Gemelli with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Bacon

Health score
10%
Gemelli with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Bacon
45 min.
6
450kcal

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Discover a delightful dish that perfectly balances rich flavors and vibrant vegetables with our Gemelli with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Bacon. This culinary creation is ideal for those seeking a satisfying meal that’s as enjoyable for lunch as it is as a hearty side dish or main course. In just 45 minutes, you can bring together the comforting taste of crispy bacon and the fresh essence of garden vegetables, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for up to six servings.

The star of this dish, the gemelli pasta, beautifully clings to the savory sauce, while the zucchini and tomatoes add a refreshing touch that enhances each bite. Imagine the aroma of sautéed onions melding with a splash of dry white wine, creating a fragrant base that harmonizes perfectly with the crispy bacon and creamy goat cheese. The result is a symphony of textures and flavors that elevate this meal into something truly special.

Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this recipe is not just easy to follow but also encourages creativity. Feel free to experiment with seasonal vegetables or fresh herbs from your garden. So, roll up your sleeves and dive into this deliciously rich pasta dish that is sure to please everyone at the table!

Ingredients

  • 12  bacon 
  • 1.5 cups cooking wine dry white
  • cups gemelli 
  • ounces goat cheese fresh crumbled soft
  • 0.3 cup oregano fresh chopped
  • 1.5 cups plum tomatoes seeded coarsely chopped
  • cups onion red chopped
  •  slender zucchini halved lengthwise sliced

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
  2. Pour off all but 3 tablespoons drippings from skillet.
  3. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add wine; boil until reduced by 1/3, about 3 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until slightly underdone.
  6. Add zucchini and boil until pasta is tender but still firm to bite and zucchini is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes longer.
  7. Drain.
  8. Add pasta, zucchini, bacon, tomatoes, and oregano to onion in skillet. Toss over medium-high heat until sauce coats pasta, about 3 minutes.
  9. Add cheese and toss until beginning to melt, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
  10. To seed a plum tomato, simply slice the tomato in half horizontally and gently squeeze out the seeds, using a spoon if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

Calories450kcal
Protein15.11%
Fat49.22%
Carbs35.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.67
Glycemic Load
11.29
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.970869629279%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.04mg
Catechin
0.46mg
Epicatechin
0.33mg
Hesperetin
0.24mg
Naringenin
0.63mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2.67mg
Kaempferol
0.41mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
11.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:449.58kcal
22.48%
Fat:22.5g
34.62%
Saturated Fat:8.85g
55.32%
Carbohydrates:36.69g
12.23%
Net Carbohydrates:32g
11.64%
Sugar:7.92g
8.8%
Cholesterol:37.73mg
12.58%
Sodium:379.23mg
16.49%
Alcohol:6.18g
100%
Alcohol %:2.14%
100%
Protein:15.54g
31.08%
Selenium:28.98µg
41.39%
Manganese:0.81mg
40.59%
Vitamin C:29.65mg
35.94%
Vitamin B6:0.54mg
26.79%
Vitamin K:26.29µg
25.04%
Phosphorus:250.09mg
25.01%
Potassium:708.96mg
20.26%
Vitamin A:946.63IU
18.93%
Fiber:4.69g
18.76%
Copper:0.37mg
18.52%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.33%
Vitamin B3:3.4mg
17.02%
Magnesium:66.88mg
16.72%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.66%
Iron:2.71mg
15.04%
Folate:57.11µg
14.28%
Zinc:1.76mg
11.76%
Calcium:116.81mg
11.68%
Vitamin B5:0.87mg
8.72%
Vitamin E:1.19mg
7.94%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.27%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.68%
Source:Epicurious