Hi all– Still “tomato time” around here. So many tomatoes! We are eating them twice a day–lunch and dinner (so far no tomatoes have slipped into our breakfast cereal!) And this is my favorite use of our “crop” so far.
The little cherry tomatoes burst and shed their juices. And this mixed with parmesan and garlic makes a lovely rich sauce. Throw in some pasta and its a pretty perfect summer supper. I was excited that we had leftovers to enjoy it all over again!
ZUCCHINI & TOMATO PASTA
8 oz. of your favorite pasta
6 oz. pancetta (or 6 slices of bacon), chopped
2 medium zucchini, chopped to bits
garlic salt & freshly ground pepper
4 cups cherry tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup parmesan romano
1/2 cup fresh basil, cut to shreds
While you are making the tomato topping, put the pasta on to cook.
Cut the pancetta to small bits and cook it in a large nonstick skillet. When it’s cooked crispy, remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving the fat in the pan.
Put the chopped zucchini in the skillet. Sprinkle with garlic salt & freshly ground pepper. Cook 4 or 5 minutes until the zucchini starts to brown, but is still crispy (not soggy!). Take out the zucchini and set aside.
Then add the tomatoes to the skillet. Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper and cook on high heat, 7 or 8 minutes, until the tomatoes are tender and release their juices. Add the minced garlic to the skillet the last couple minutes the tomatoes are cooking. Stir in the parmesan romano, stirring to melt it a bit.
Finally add the zucchini & bacon back to the skillet. Stir in the shredded basil. Spread the drained pasta on a platter and then top it with the tomato mixture. Enjoy!
Sounds tasty…
Thanks Dimples!! Your chickpea curry looks wonderful! xo
This looks right up my street Rhonda. Lovely and fresh. X
Hi Brigid!! Do you have vegetables growing in your garden among all the flowers?? We are loving having tomatoes right now! Happy weekend ahead! xox
No vegetables but I do have apples. Off for two weeks now…x
Hi Brigid– you may not see this because I think you are enjoying a holiday break!! Hope it’s the best!! xox
looks so good…our tomatoes are dwindling but i bet i could rustle up enough for this!! thanks
Hey Debi!! OK, just saw a photo of the girls in Wisconsin with you! Are you there now?? The family homestead looked beautiful! xox
This is just beautiful. Screams SUMMER!
Hi Lacey– thanks– we are awash in tomatoes right now. Do you have them in your garden (along with your fun mystery crops??) hugs!
I wish! We planted some big they didn’t produce this year ;(
well, I guess there’s always next year (and the Farmers Market!!) Take care blog-buddy! xo
Wow, gorgeous dish and look at those tomatoes. This just screams the bounty of summer produce. Beautiful and delicious!!
Thanks Suzanne. Are you growing any veggies this summer?? We have piles of tomatoes right now. but didn’t plant much else.. Happy weekend friend! xo
My attempt to grow tomatoes ended in disaster. I had 8 tomato plants 7 bore fruit and the squirrels ate all but one rescued tomato. The little buggers took down the netting and took off with my entire crop. I only have herbs right now and my basil died so never got any, such is my black thumb and tale of woe😂😂😂lucky you with the tomato crop👍👍❤️❤️
Thankfully yo have the best Farmers Market in your neighborhood Suzanne! ANd those squirrels!! How did they figure out to take down the netting?? ugh. Happy weekend to you and Percy! xo
Looks very tasty and spicy 🙂
Thanks! Peeked over at your blog– your tumeric potato dish looks super! thanks
Thanks a lot 🙂
Hi Rhonda – This is definitely summer on a plate. I hope your crop of tomatoes never stops!
– Kat
Thanks Kat– We’ve got lots now– see how long they last… Hope all’s going well there. xoxo