Balsamic Chicken Pasta Salad

3 c. uncooked bow tie pasta
4 c. cubed cooked chicken breast
2 c. chopped tomatoes
1/2 c. chopped red onion
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled (or use prepackaged bacon pieces)
1/4 c. crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (I used feta because it doesn't scare me)
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. minced fresh basil
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; transfer to a large bowl. Add the chicken, tomatoes, onion, bacon and Gorgonzola cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, basil, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Yield: 8 servings.