Pesto Zucchini "Spaghetti

Pesto Zucchini "Spaghetti

Ready in 45 minutes, for 4 servings

Gluten free

INGREDIENTS:

- zucchini

EQUIPMENT:

- colander

- bowl

1) Place zucchini strips in a colander over a bowl or in the sink.

INGREDIENTS:

- zucchini

- salt

2) Sprinkle zucchini with salt and toss to combine.

INGREDIENTS:

- zucchini

- salt

3) Let the zucchini sit for 15 minutes while the salt extracts the moisture.

INGREDIENTS:

- zucchini

- water

4) Drain excess water, squeezing zucchini, if necessary.

INGREDIENTS:

- bacon

EQUIPMENT:

- frying pan

5) Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, turning frequently.

INGREDIENTS:

- bacon

EQUIPMENT:

- paper towels

6) Remove bacon to a stack of paper towels to drain. Crumble bacon.

INGREDIENTS:

- bacon drippings

EQUIPMENT:

- frying pan

7) Remove all but 2 T of bacon drippings from the pan.

EQUIPMENT:

- frying pan

8) Return the pan to medium heat.

INGREDIENTS:

- green onions

- broccoli

9) Add the green onions and broccoli, stirring frequently for about 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.

INGREDIENTS:

- zucchini

- pesto

10) Add zucchini and 2 T of pesto, tossing to combine all ingredients. Taste and add more pesto, if needed. The mixture only needs to warm up, so 2-3 minutes of cooking ought to do it.

INGREDIENTS:

- grated parmesan cheese

- bacon

11) Serve with bacon crumbles and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.