Zucchini-Garlic Pasta

Name: Zucchini-Garlic Pasta
Ingredients: 1 lb. fancy shaped pasta; 1/2 lb. diced bacon; 1 medium chopped onion; 4-6 minced garlic cloves; 2 to 3 medium zucchini (about 1-1/2 lb.) halved and sliced; 1/2 tsp salt; 3 Tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. fancy shaped pasta
1/2 lb. diced bacon
1 medium chopped onion
4-6 minced garlic cloves
2 to 3 medium zucchini (about 1-1/2 lb.) halved and sliced
1/2 tsp salt
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions.
2

Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp.
3

Remove with slotted spoon and set aside; discard all but 2 Tbsp of drippings.
4

Saute onion and garlic in drippings until tender, about 3 minutes.
5

Add zucchini and salt; cook until tender, about 6 minutes.
6

Add pasta to zucchini mixture.
7

Add lemon juice and bacon; toss.
8

Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 6-8 servings.