Bacon Zucchini Pasta

Name: Bacon Zucchini Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups tri-color rotini pasta, uncooked; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp. canola oil; 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup water; 1 env. GOOD SEASONS Zesty Italian Dressing Mix; 4 slices OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon, chopped; 3 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

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Recipe by Kraft

Prep Time

20
min.

Total Time

20
min.

Servings

Makes 4 servings.

Don't you just love it when a bacon and pasta dish also happens to be a better-for-you recipe too? That's the case with this Bacon Zucchini Pasta.

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2 cups tri-color rotini pasta, uncooked
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. canola oil
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1/4 cup water
1 env. GOOD SEASONS Zesty Italian Dressing Mix
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon, chopped
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

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Cook pasta as directed on package; drain. Cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add zucchini, water and dressing mix; stir. Cook an additional 7 to 10 minutes or until zucchini is tender, stirring occasionally.
Toss with pasta. Sprinkle with bacon and cheese.

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Make Ahead

Cook onion mixture as directed. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Cook pasta as directed; toss with onion mixture. Heat in the microwave or on the stove top. Sprinkle with bacon and cheese.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with broiled chicken breasts or fish for an easy dinner that's fancy enough for company.

Servings

Makes 4 servings.

Healthy Living

Low fat
Generally Nutritious

Nutrition Bonus

This savory pasta dish is low in both fat and cholesterol.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size Makes 4 servings.
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	290

Total fat	7g
Saturated fat	2g
Cholesterol	10mg
Sodium	610mg
Carbohydrate	46g
Dietary fiber	2g
Sugars	5g
Protein	12g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	10 %DV
Vitamin C	4 %DV
Calcium	8 %DV
Iron	15 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

Ratings & Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by lnankov from I will be making this again when it is time for Lent. I will be making this again when it is time for Lent. I did not use the dressing suggested in the recipe. I used the Tuscan salad dressing from Kraft instead.

Date published: 2011-07-27

Rated 5 out of 5 by Kaycee514 from This is a Wonderful dish. This is a Wonderful dish. It is simple to make, pretty to look at, and a great taste. The fact that its healthy is just an added benefit.

Date published: 2003-09-10

Rated 4 out of 5 by goldie615 from This is an interesting blend of flavors and textures. This is an interesting blend of flavors and textures. It was surprising very good and easy.

Date published: 2003-08-27

Rated 4 out of 5 by phertzbach from Very easy and quite tasty. Very easy and quite tasty. My husband found it a bit "salty," but I thought it was fine.

Date published: 2008-07-01

Rated 4 out of 5 by leahhunt from This was a very good and simple recipe to make, you should try it This was a very good and simple recipe to make, you should try it

Date published: 2003-10-08

Rated 4 out of 5 by becky_jazzy from pretty easy to make and tasted great. pretty easy to make and tasted great.

Date published: 2003-09-17

Rated 3 out of 5 by cjbinkusmom from Tasty side dish. Tasty side dish. Easy to make.

Date published: 2006-07-02