Zucchini Garlic Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz. pkg. wagon wheel pasta or other specialty shape pasta
- 1/2 lb. sliced bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium zucchini (about 1 1/2 lb.), halved and sliced
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1/4 C. grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside to drain; discard all but 2 Tbs. of fat drippings. Sauté onion and garlic in drippings until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the zucchini and salt; cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Drain pasta and add to the zucchini mixture. Add lemon juice and bacon; toss. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter, sprinkle with cheese.
Yield: 6 servings
From: Master Cook
