Basil Pasta Shells

• 2-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
• 8 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 pound Canadian bacon, diced
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, bacon, basil and pepper; cook and stir until tomatoes are softened. Rinse and drain pasta; stir into tomato mixture. Add half of the cheese.
2. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375u0b0 for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

pasta shells, green onions, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, bacon, fresh basil, ground pepper, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/basil-pasta-shells/ (may not work)