ZUCCHINI, CORN, AND BASIL FUSILLI WITH BACON

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Zucchini, Corn, and Basil Fusilli with Bacon image

Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Basil     Bacon     Corn     Zucchini     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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
Accompaniment:
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels; discard drippings from skillet.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Top with crumbled bacon and a generous amount of freshly ground pepper.

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