Orgreenic Healthy Recipe of the Week: Pesto Pasta with Zucchini and Bacon

This unique blend of flavors will surely delight your taste buds. This recipe is perfect for a light, refreshing summer dinner.

Ingredients:
2 lbs. zucchini, chopped into bite size pieces
8 slices center cut bacon or turkey bacon
1 box whole grain pasta
1 5-7 oz. jar of pesto
1 bag of frozen corn kernels
2 teaspoons of black pepper
Parmesan cheese for optional topping

Cooking Directions:

  1. Cook pasta according to directions on box
  2. While the pasta is cooking, use your OrGreenic skillet to fry the bacon slices. Once done, pat dry and set aside.
  3. Wipe out skillet and add corn. Cook until just thawed.
  4. When pasta is done, do not drain. Add zucchini and corn to the pot and half cover. Cook for 3 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
  5. Reserve ½ cup cooking water and then drain.
  6. Pour pasta, zucchini, and corn to skillet and add the pesto sauce, pepper, and reserved cooking water. Mix well.
  7. Crumble bacon strips and add to OrGreenic skillet.
  8. Heat for 2 minutes then serve with parmesan cheese.
Calories per serving: 434
Makes 6 servings

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