GEMELLI WITH ZUCCHINI, TOMATOES, AND BACON

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Gemelli with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Bacon image

Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Goat Cheese     Bacon     Zucchini     White Wine     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 bacon slices, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
12 ounces gemelli or rotini (about 3 cups)
3 slender zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide pieces
3 large plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup chopped fresh oregano
1 cup crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add wine; boil until reduced by 1/3, about 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until slightly underdone. Add zucchini and boil until pasta is tender but still firm to bite and zucchini is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes longer. Drain.
  • Add pasta, zucchini, bacon, tomatoes, and oregano to onion in skillet. Toss over medium-high heat until sauce coats pasta, about 3 minutes. Add cheese and toss until beginning to melt, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Maria Sheikh
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love the bacon and tomatoes and they always ask for seconds.


mustafa azghar
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I've made this dish several times and it's always turned out great. The flavors are amazing and it's a great way to use up summer vegetables.


Alana Brown
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I often make it on busy weeknights when I don't have a lot of time to cook.


Julius Bamu
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The zucchini and tomatoes are sweet and the bacon adds a salty flavor. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


Parishma Matabudul
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. The bacon and tomatoes make the zucchini more appealing to kids.


Rammaya Gurung
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I've been making this dish for years and it's always a favorite. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's always delicious.


Nirajan Oli
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Babu Carr Csay
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I love that this dish is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I often add mushrooms or bell peppers to the dish.


Power Group
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This dish is a great way to use up summer vegetables. The zucchini and tomatoes are at their peak flavor in the summer and they really shine in this dish.


Laraib khalid
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is amazing and the dish is always a hit.


AYSHA AF Aysha AF
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used whole wheat gemelli pasta and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Hope Martin
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The kids loved the bacon and the adults loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this dish again.


YT DEVIL
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the zucchini, tomatoes, and bacon were perfectly balanced, and the gemelli pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.