Zucchini, Corn, and Basil Fusilli with Bacon

Zucchini, Corn, and Basil Fusilli with Bacon

Info

Rating
Calories
511.0
Protein
17.0
Sodium
305.0
Fat
18.0

Description

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.