PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI, TOMATOES AND BACON

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This simple supper is a great way to use the last of garden zucchini and tomatoes. Adapted from Bon Appetit (September 2004)

Provided by ellie_

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb bacon, thick sliced, cut crosswise into one inch pieces
1 red onion, chopped
1 yellow bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, cored and cut into strips
1 1/2 cups white wine (or 1/2 cup sherry and 1 cup white grape juice or just all white grape juice)
1 lb macaroni (rotini or elbow work well)
2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup fresh oregano, chopped
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese or 4 ounces feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp and brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel covered plate to drain. Discard all but 3 tablespoons of bacon drippngs.
  • Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until soft about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add wine and bring to a boil, simmer until reduced by 1/3 about 3-5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile cook pasta in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes and then add zucchini and cook for remaining time according to package directions. (about 10 minutes total time) Drain.
  • Add pasta, zucchini, bacon, tomatoes and oregano to onion in dutch oven. Toss and cook over medium-high heat for about 3-5 minutes or until pasta is coated with sauce.
  • Add cheese, toss, and cook for another few minutes or until cheese melts.
  • Serve at once or this can be prepared ahead of time and reheated at 350°F until hot (about 30 minutes).

chad hasan
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This dish was a disappointment. The zucchini and tomatoes were bland, and the bacon was too salty. I would not make this dish again.


Robin Talukder
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This dish was amazing! The zucchini and tomatoes were so fresh and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice touch of richness. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Little Lynx
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Meh.


My0rganduckchildren
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Not bad!


BOSKO 77
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This dish was really good! The flavors were all well-balanced, and the zucchini and tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


James Dean
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This pasta dish was delicious! The zucchini and tomatoes were cooked perfectly, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely make this dish again.


Shakib Al
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This dish was just okay. The zucchini and tomatoes were a little bland, and the bacon was too salty. I would not make this dish again.


Chourouk Klc
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I love this pasta dish! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. The zucchini and tomatoes are perfectly cooked, and the bacon adds a nice salty touch.


Malik Wajahat
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This was a quick and easy dish to make, and it turned out great! The zucchini and tomatoes were so fresh and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice touch of richness. I would definitely make this dish again.


Hameed Ajnabi
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The zucchini and tomatoes were perfectly cooked, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.