Penne with Bacon and Zucchini Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pork Recipes. (Penne with Bacon and Zucchini Recipe). This recipe ('penne zucchini e pancetta') is from my Italian aunt and is a family favorite. It can be served as an appetizer or with a few slices of fresh crusty Italian bread and a garden salad as a main. My aunt never wrote her recipes down, but this is how she gave it to me.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Penne with Bacon and Zucchini Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion

diced

5 slices pancetta

diced

3 large zucchini

cubed

½ cube chicken bouillon

½ cup water

1 cup heavy cream

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Real Homemade Tamales

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and pancetta; cook until onion is soft and pancetta crisp about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and bouillon cube. Cook and stir for 2 to 4 minutes. Pour in water and cover skillet. Cook until zucchini is soft and liquid has been absorbed about 7 minutes. Lastly add the cream and mix well remove from heat.

Step 2

Meanwhile bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 11 minutes. Drain and add to the skillet. Mix well. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information

Penne with Bacon and Zucchini Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 1127.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 34.6g 69%

Carbohydrates: 108.9g 35%

Dietary Fiber: 10.4g 42%

Sugars: 15.5g

Fat: 65.4g 101%

Saturated Fat: 33.2g 166%

Cholesterol: 192.9mg 64%

Vitamin A Iu: 2750.4IU 55%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.9mg 115%

Vitamin B6: 1.4mg 88%

Vitamin C: 88.6mg 148%

Folate: 161.3mcg 40%

Calcium: 252.6mg 25%

Iron: 5.5mg 31%

Magnesium: 161.6mg 58%

Potassium: 1819.1mg 51%

Sodium: 1000.1mg 40%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 56%

Calories From Fat: 588.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.