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Bacon Zucchini and Basil Pasta

375 g pennoni or penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 bacon rashers sliced
3 medium zucchini sliced
2 cloves garlic crushed
2 small tomatoes, seeded sliced
1/3 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
salt and ground black pepper
1/4 cup small basil leaves
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese flakes

Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water,
uncovered, until just tender; drain.

Meanwhile heat the oil in a large non stick frying pan. Cook the
bacon and zucchini stirring, until the bacon is crisp and zucchini
is browned lightly. Add the garlic, cook, stirring, until fragrant.

Combine the hot pasta with the tomato, creme fraiche and bacon
mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper, stir in the basil
leaves.  Serve immediately topped with the Parmesan flakes.

Printable version: bacon-zucchini.txt.