Shrimp Avacado Pasta Salad

Ohh this looks like an awesome summer recipe to bring to a party! Or now before it gets to cold-- for those down South hehe!

Shrimp Avacado Pasta Salad
from the cookbook of www.AllRecipes.com

INGREDIENTS:
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
1/4 pound bacon
1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 cups shredded lettuce

DIRECTIONS:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Rinse under cold running water to cool.
Place bacon in a skillet over medium high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain and crumble.
In a large bowl, gently toss together the pasta, bacon, shrimp, avocados, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, tomatoes, and red pepper. Serve over lettuce.