ZUCCHINI, CORN, AND BASIL FUSILLI WITH BACON

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Zucchini, Corn, and Basil Fusilli with Bacon image

Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Basil     Bacon     Corn     Zucchini     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 bacon slices
1 pound fusilli
3 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
1 1/2 pounds zucchini, coarsely chopped (1/2-inch pieces)
1 (5- to 7-ounce) container basil pesto
Accompaniment:
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels; discard drippings from skillet.
  • Meanwhile, cook fusilli in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quart water) until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water, then add vegetables to pasta in pot and cook, partially covered, 2 minutes (water will stop boiling). Drain.
  • Add pasta with vegetables to skillet along with pesto and 1/4 cup reserved cooking water and toss. Season with salt and moisten with additional cooking water if necessary.
  • Top with crumbled bacon and a generous amount of freshly ground pepper.

PRASIDH SINGH
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This recipe is too bland for my taste.


Mirza Popy
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I expected.


Austin Rorke
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This dish is perfect for a summer party or potluck.


M siddique M siddique
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini and this recipe is a keeper.


Dejene Diriba
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This is a healthy and delicious dish that I will definitely be making again.


sup bro
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I made this dish for a vegetarian friend and she loved it.


Bidhan Shill
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini.


Isis Quiroz
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I'm not a fan of bacon, so I left it out. The dish was still delicious.


Lorne Brown
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This dish is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


India Smith
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The zucchini, corn, and basil are all so fresh and summery.


Subash Rai
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Rainbow alex Gaming
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a summer party or potluck.


Ivy Honel
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it.


Claudia Bode
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but this dish changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Demi Dyson
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This is my new favorite summer recipe. It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Muhmmad Sajjad husain
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Asif Sandhu
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors all worked together perfectly, and the bacon added a nice touch of smokiness. I will definitely be making this again.