Zucchini Bacon and Lemon Spaghetti

Bring a taste of Italy into your kitchen!

Serves 4

Prep

Cook

10M

Total

18M

This Italian-inspired pasta recipe is a combination of all our favourite things, bon appetit!

TIP: Try using other varieties of pasta, such as fettuccine or penne. Prosciutto can be replaced with bacon, or for a vegetarian option, omit it.

Ingredients

375g spaghetti

150g sliced rindless prosciutto, cut into thin strips

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes

500g zucchini, coarsely grated

1 cup finely grated parmesan, plus extra to garnish

1 tsp finely grated lemon rind

2 tblsps lemon juice

1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Method

Cook pasta in a large stockpot of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain. Return to stockpot. Cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, heat an oiled, large, deep, non-stick frying pan over medium to high heat. Add prosciutto. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes, or until golden. Stir in garlic and chilli. Add zucchini to pan. Cook, stirring, for a further 2 minutes, or until just tender.

Add zucchini mixture to pasta with parmesan, rind, juice, and parsley. Toss well to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve immediately. Garnish with extra parmesan.

New Idea team