Zucchini, Corn, and Basil Fusilli with Bacon |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Summer's bounty gets even better when it's combined in a fresh-tasting pasta. Ingredients:
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 |
grated parmigiano-reggiano |
Directions:
1. Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels; discard drippings from skillet.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Top with crumbled bacon and a generous amount of freshly ground pepper.
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