Vegetable-Bacon Noodle Toss |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the bacon, and sauté the chopped onion in 2 tsp. olive oil. Ingredients:
1/2 (16-oz.) package uncooked wide egg noodles |
4 bacon slices |
1/2 small onion, chopped |
2 yellow squash, cut in half lengthwise and sliced |
1 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced |
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped |
1/2 cup light balsamic vinaigrette |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
garnish: flat-leaf parsley sprig |
Directions:
1. Prepare egg noodles according to package directions; drain noodles, and keep warm.
2. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tsp. drippings in a small bowl. Discard remaining drippings. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel. Crumble bacon.
3. Sauté chopped onion in hot reserved drippings over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until tender. Add squash, zucchini, and tomatoes; sauté 6 minutes or until squash and zucchini are crisp-tender. Add egg noodles, bacon, vinaigrette, and next 3 ingredients, stirring until well blended. Cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated. Serve immediately. Garnish, if desired.
4. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Newman's Own Light Balsamic Vinaigrette.
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