Name: Zucchini Noodles with Basil Pesto and Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Turkey bacon - 8 slices; Basil pesto (such as Classico® Traditional) - ½ cup; Zucchini, ends trimmed - 3 large; Extra-virgin olive oil - 1 tablespoon; Garlic, minced - 2 cloves; Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese - 2 tablespoons; Fresh arugula - 1 cup; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - 1 pinch

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.