BLT Caesar Pasta Salad with Avocado

pasta, cooked per package directions in salted water & drained

bacon, cooked until crispy, drained, and diced

grape or cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered (depending on size)

Caesar salad dressing, homemade or store-bought

large, ripe avocado, cubed

Chopped hearts of romaine, for serving

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving, optional