Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring sautéed zucchini, broccoli, and crispy bacon tossed with linguine in a rich Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add zucchini and broccoli to the skillet. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until just tender. Add garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Reduce heat, pour in heavy cream, and stir in Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return cooked bacon to the skillet. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Toss in the cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water to help coat. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Substitute turkey bacon or pancetta for variations in flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and add mushrooms or peas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg