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Zucchini Corn And Basil Fusilli With Bacon Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Fireraven / All my dishes 1 year, 4 months ago Summer's bounty gets even better when it's combined in a fresh-tasting pasta. (From Gourmet Mag July 08) Prep:10m Cook:15m Servings:6	Fireraven
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Ingredients

6 bacon slices

1 lb fusilli

3 ears corn, kernels cut from cob

1 1/2 lb zucchini, coarsely chopped (1/2 in pieces)

1 (5-7oz) container basil pesto

Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Directions

Cook bacon in a 12in 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 (3tbs for 6 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1/2 c pasta-cooking water, then add vegetables to pasta in pot and cook, partially covered, 2 mins (water will stop boiling). Drain.

Add pasta with vegetables to skillet along with pesto and 1/4 c reserved cooking water and toss. Season with salt and moisten with additional cooking water if necessary.

Top with crumbled bacon and a generous amout of freshly ground pepper and parm cheese.

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