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A close-up of creamy pasta topped with crispy bacon pieces, thin slices of zucchini, and shaved cheese, garnished with fresh herbs. A fork rests on the side of the white plate.

Creamy Tagliatelle with Zucchini and Bacon

Vicky
Creamy Pasta with Zucchini and Bacon – a super easy, no-fuss dinner you can whip up in just 25 minutes. Who says comfort food has to be complicated?
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 907 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces Tagliatelle pasta can be substituted with another pasta
  • 2 medium-sized zucchini
  • 1 medium-sized yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup blue cheese
  • 2 ¼ cups smoked bacon diced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • ¼ cup dill finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of salt to the water. Once boiling, add the tagliatelle and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion and roughly chopped garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens.
  • Add the diced bacon (reserve a portion for garnish) and fry for 6–7 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Stir in the diced zucchini and cook for another 6–7 minutes until tender but not overcooked.
  • Season with oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Add the blue cheese and stir for 1 minute until melted.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and milk, reducing the heat to low. Stir well and allow the sauce to simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spatula.
  • Sprinkle in the fresh dill for added flavor.
  • Add the cooked tagliatelle to the pan with the creamy zucchini and bacon sauce.
  • Toss the pasta gently to ensure it’s evenly coated in the sauce.
  • Fry the reserved bacon in a small pan until crispy and golden brown.
  • Plate the pasta on a serving dish and sprinkle it with the crispy bacon.
  • Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh dill.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Want to make this dish a bit lighter? Swap out some of the heavy cream for Greek yogurt. It still keeps things creamy but with a healthier twist.
  • Don’t overcook the zucchini! Leaving it slightly firm adds a nice little bite and keeps the dish interesting.
  • If your sauce ends up a little too thick, no worries. Just stir in a splash of pasta water to loosen it up a bit. 
While we make sure our nutritional information is accurate, keep in mind that numbers can change based on specific ingredients, methods, or portion sizes.

Nutrition

Calories: 907kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 47gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 206mgSodium: 1560mgPotassium: 1127mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1619IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 348mgIron: 3mg
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