Basil and cherry tomatoes add pizzazz to this cheesy dish. It's a light casserole that's nice enough to serve to company.

2-1/2	C	Uncooked medium shell pasta
8		Green onions, thinly sliced
2	tsp	Olive or vegetable oil
1	pt	Cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4	lb	Canadian bacon, diced
1/4	C	Minced fresh basil or 1-1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2	tsp	Coarsely ground pepper
3/4	C	Shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, divided

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, sauté onions in oil until tender. Stir in 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.
• Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

  Yield: 4 servings