Pesto Zucchini Spaghetti
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December 11, 2024
- Prepare the Zucchini:
- Place zucchini strips in a colander over a bowl or in the sink.
- Sprinkle generously with salt and toss to combine.
- Let the zucchini sit for 15 minutes to allow the salt to draw out excess moisture.
- Drain the water, squeezing the zucchini gently to remove any remaining liquid.
- Cook the Bacon:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, turning frequently.
- Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Once cool, crumble into pieces.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the pan, discarding the rest.
- Sauté Vegetables:
- Return the skillet with the reserved bacon drippings to medium heat.
- Add green onions and broccoli, stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes, until crisp-tender.
- Combine and Cook:
- Add the drained zucchini strips to the skillet along with 2 tablespoons of pesto.
- Toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Taste and add more pesto, if desired.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, just until the mixture is warmed through.
- Serve:
- Transfer the pesto zucchini spaghetti to plates or a serving dish.
- Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Ingredients:
Adjust Servings
| 4medium zucchini julienned, for this, (mandoline slicers are great ) | |
| 1pinch salt generous | |
| 6slices bacon uncooked | |
| 0.5cup green onions sliced into 1-inch pieces | |
| 2cups broccoli florets | |
| 2T basil pesto prepared | |
| 4servings romano cheese fresh, for garnish |
Directions
1.
Prepare the Zucchini
1. Place zucchini strips in a colander over a bowl or in the sink. | 2. Sprinkle generously with salt and toss to combine. | 3. Let the zucchini sit for 15 minutes to allow the salt to draw out excess moisture. | 4. Drain the water, squeezing the zucchini gently to remove any remaining liquid.
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2.
Cook the Bacon
1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, turning frequently. | 2. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Once cool, crumble into pieces. | 3. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the pan, discarding the rest.
Mark as complete
3.
Sauté Vegetables
1. Return the skillet with the reserved bacon drippings to medium heat. | 2. Add green onions and broccoli, stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes, until crisp-tender.
Mark as complete
4.
Combine and Cook
1. Add the drained zucchini strips to the skillet along with 2 tablespoons of pesto. | 2. Toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Taste and add more pesto, if desired. | 3. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, just until the mixture is warmed through.
Mark as complete
5.
Serve
1. Transfer the pesto zucchini spaghetti to plates or a serving dish. | 2. Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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