PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI, BACON AND PARMESAN

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Pasta with Zucchini, Bacon and Parmesan image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound penne rigate pasta
4 ounces bacon, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 pounds zucchini, (about 2 large), diced
1/2 to 1 cup reserved pasta water
3/4 cup very loosely packed, finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Coarse salt and cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in boiling, salted water to al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Return the pasta to the pot and set aside.
  • In a large saute pan, add the bacon and cook until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crispy. Add the zucchini and cook until it starts to soften. Place the cooked pasta over low heat. Add the reserved pasta water, cooked bacon, zucchini and the grated cheese. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.14 calorie, Fat 13.3 grams, SaturatedFat 5.3 grams, Carbohydrate 61.3 grams, Fiber 3.6 grams, Protein 22 grams

Tanya Boyce
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I've made this pasta dish several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of zucchini, bacon, and parmesan cheese. The sauce is also very flavorful. I usually add a little bit of chopped fresh basil to the sauce for a little extra freshne


Shimu Aktar
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This is my go-to pasta dish when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The zucchini and bacon add a lot of flavor, and the parmesan cheese makes it extra creamy.


Gracious Omosigho
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I love this pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add a little bit of chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce for a little extra flavor.


Gabriel Idu
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The zucchini and bacon add a lot of flavor, and the parmesan cheese makes it extra creamy. I usually serve it with a side salad.


David Marmolejo
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I made this pasta dish for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky eater. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the bacon and parmesan cheese added a lot of flavor. The sauce was also very creamy and flavorful. I


mouhsin moustarchid
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This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The zucchini is cooked perfectly and the bacon and parmesan cheese make it delicious. My kids always ask for seconds.


Mr_Sabbir Vai
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I'm not a big fan of pasta, but I love this dish! The zucchini and bacon add a lot of flavor, and the parmesan cheese makes it extra creamy. I usually serve it with a side salad.


Ayan and Mustu
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This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I usually have a lot of zucchini in the summer, so I'm always looking for new ways to use it. This dish is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Pashupati Bhatt
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I've made this pasta dish several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of zucchini, bacon, and parmesan cheese. The sauce is also very flavorful. I usually add a little bit of chopped fresh basil to the sauce for a little extra freshne


Vitalis Appiah Kubi
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This is my go-to pasta dish when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The zucchini and bacon add a lot of flavor, and the parmesan cheese makes it extra creamy.


Carrie Brooks
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I love this pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add a little bit of chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce for a little extra flavor.


Mumtahana Afrin
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This pasta dish is always a hit at my house! The kids love the zucchini and bacon, and I love the creamy sauce. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Nnyanzi Raymond
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I made this pasta dish for my friends last weekend and they all loved it! It was easy to make and the ingredients are all very affordable. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy pasta dish.


Osman Sow
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and didn't have that mushy texture that I usually don't like. The bacon and parmesan cheese added a lot of flavor, a


Kamar Bhai
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes! I love the combination of zucchini, bacon, and parmesan cheese. The sauce is always so creamy and flavorful. I usually add a little bit of red pepper flakes for a little extra spice. This dish is always a crow


S.K shariful islam
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I made this pasta dish last night and it was so easy to make! I didn't have any zucchini on hand, so I used yellow squash instead. It turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and parmesan added a nice touch. My husband and


Richard Grimes
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of zucchini, bacon, and parmesan cheese was delicious. The zucchini added a nice freshness to the dish, while the bacon and parmesan added a savory richness. The sauce was also very flavorful,