Bacon, Courgette & Caper One-Pot Pasta

Recipe Details

Preparation Time

30 minutes

Cooking Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

• 90g bacon lardons
• 50ml olive oil
• 1 medium courgette, coarsely grated
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 150g tagliatelle
• 30g capers, drained
• 20g lemon zest and juice
• 80g pecorino, grated

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the bacon lardons and cook until crispy, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove the cooked bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave the grease in the pan.
3. Add the courgette to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until it starts to soften.
4. Mince the garlic and add it to the pan; stir for 1 minute.
5. Add the tagliatelle to the pan, along with 400ml water. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, for 7-9 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
7. Stir in the capers, lemon zest and juice, pecorino, and cooked bacon. Add more water if necessary to achieve a creamy consistency.
8. Simmer for an additional minute before serving.