Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and White Bean Salad

fry the Bacon and reserve the drippings...

wash the tomatoes and place in colander to dry.

put tomatoes in mixing bowl and pour 1/2 the oil on them. add salt, pepper, Basil, & garlic

mix tomatoes and spices by hand....put tomatoes in a shallow casserole dish.

put in the oven and bake at 350° for about 20 minutes ...

use 1/2 the oil and heat in a skillet. add 1/2 tsp minced garlic, red pepper flakes, & onion. in the skillet on Med heat.. once onion seem semi soft add rinsed canned beans.. stir until they are starting to become tan colored.

place beans in mixing bowl, add roasted tomatoes, add 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese.

mix well... sprinkle with crumbled Bacon.