One Pot Pesto Pasta with Bacon
Servings: 2 servings
This pesto pasta with bacon is a saucy one-pot meal that features pesto, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and parmesan cheese with pasta and bacon.
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon
- 2 zucchini sliced
- Handful of cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups pasta
- ¼ cup pesto
- ¼ cup parmesan
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- Salt + pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, remove, chop, and set aside.2 slices bacon
- Add the zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and a pinch of salt to the skillet and saute until the zucchini is tender and beginning to brown in spots, 5-7 minutes. Remove the vegetables to a plate or bowl and set aside.2 zucchini, Handful of cherry tomatoes
- Add the pasta, 3 cups water, and ½ teaspoon salt to the skillet. Boil, stirring frequently until the pasta is tender and most of the water has been absorbed - about 10 minutes (but check package directions). You can add more water if needed, or drain at the end if there is excess. Remove from heat.2 cups pasta, Salt + pepper
- Toss the pasta with the pesto, then toss in the vegetables, parmesan cheese, chopped bacon, and pine nuts. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Enjoy!¼ cup pesto, ¼ cup parmesan, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, Salt + pepper
