Cavatappi With Bacon And Summer Vegetables Recipe

Name: Cavatappi With Bacon And Summer Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked cavatappi; 4 slices center-cut bacon, chopped; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup prechopped onion; 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic; 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears); 1 pint grape tomatoes; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided; 1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked cavatappi
4 slices center-cut bacon, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup prechopped onion
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
1 pint grape tomatoes
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
2
While pasta cooks, cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with a slotted spoon, reserving drippings in pan; add oil to drippings. Add onion and garlic to pan; saute 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add zucchini; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in corn and tomatoes; cook 5 minutes or until tomatoes burst, stirring occasionally. Add pasta to tomato mixture; toss. Cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add 1/4 cup cheese, basil, salt, and pepper; toss to combine. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
3
Mixed greens salad: Combine 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon orange juice, 2 teaspoons honey, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Whisk in 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Toss with 6 cups mixed salad greens.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked cavatappi, 4 slices center-cut bacon, chopped, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 cup prechopped onion, and more.

Yes, Cavatappi With Bacon And Summer Vegetables falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cavatappi With Bacon And Summer Vegetables

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