Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS

1 12 ounce package

uncooked tri-color rotini pasta

slices bacon

1 cup

mayonnaise

3 tbsp

dry ranch salad dressing mix ((the same as a 1.0 oz package))

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1/4 tsp

pepper

1/2 cup

milk (, or as needed)

1 cup

sliced grape tomatoes

1 4.25 ounce can

sliced black olives

1 cup

diced or shredded sharp Cheddar cheese