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4 ounces bacon, cooked and finely chopped

2 pints grape tomatoes

2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 pound cavatappi or penne pasta

1 ½ cups 12-18 month Marieke® Gouda, finely shredded

2/3 cup chopped fresh basil

1. In a large bowl toss tomatoes,
    garlic, and extra virgin olive oil
    together to coat. Spray grill basket
    with non stick cooking spray and
    preheat on a hot grill. With grill on
    medium heat add tomato mixture
    to the grill basket. Let grill for 1 to
    2 minutes without stirring.
    Gently stir tomatoes and continue
    to grill until tomatoes start to burst.
    Remove from grill and put back in
    large bowl. Using a potato masher carefully mash
    tomatoes.

2. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add 1 tablespoon
    salt and pasta to boiling water and cook until just beginning
    to soften, about 8 minutes. Reserve 1/3 cup cooking water,
    drain pasta and return to large pot. Add crushed tomatoes,
    Marieke® Gouda, fresh basil, and reserved cooking water to
    pasta and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to
    taste. Sprinkle portions with crispy bacon. Serve.

Serving size: 4