Fusili with bacon and parmesan

 We had nothing but leftovers on hand for dinner one night.  I decided to make a quick fusili with bacon and parmesan.  Anything with bacon cannot disappoint.  I only buy this ready crisp bacon now as it is so convenient.  You remove the bacon and place it between paper towels on a plate. Then microwave the contents for 30 seconds and it is ready.  There is no messy cleanup.

3 1/2 c fusili pasta

a packet of bacon

4 cloves garlic

3/4 tsp red pepper flakes

2 tbs olive oil

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/2 c sliced olives (I had a jar of antipasto so I some of that)

2 handfuls of grated parmesan cheese

1 c water

Cook the pasta in salted boiling water and drain.  Prepare the bacon.

Saute garlic in olive oil in another pan.  Add red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, olives.  Add the pasta and parmesan and water.  Mix well until it becomes creamy.  Cut the bacon into bits and combine with the pasta.  Enjoy!  

And Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers!