Zucchini Noodles with Basil Pesto and Bacon
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
2
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Ingredients for - Zucchini Noodles with Basil Pesto and Bacon

1. Turkey bacon - 8 slices
2. Basil pesto (such as Classico® Traditional) - ½ cup
3. Zucchini, ends trimmed - 3 large
4. Extra-virgin olive oil - 1 tablespoon
5. Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
6. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese - 2 tablespoons
7. Fresh arugula - 1 cup
8. Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - 1 pinch

How to cook deliciously - Zucchini Noodles with Basil Pesto and Bacon

1. Stage

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Lay bacon slices on a large baking tray.

2. Stage

Broil in the preheated oven until crispy, 9 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a large plate lined with absorbent kitchen paper and allow to cool and harden.

3. Stage

Crumble the cooled bacon into smaller pieces and combine with pesto sauce.

4. Stage

Use a spiralizer or julienne peeler to cut zucchini into noodles, snipping midway to prevent them from getting too long.

5. Stage

Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add zucchini and garlic and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add pesto-bacon mixture and heat for 2 minutes longer. Toss well so the noodles are evenly coated. Taste and season with salt if needed.

6. Stage

Top with freshly grated Parmiggiano-Reggiano cheese so it can melt while the dish is still warm. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Top with arugula, but do not mix it in. Serve immediately.