Pasta Picante(Fettuccine With Vegetable Sauce) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green or red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c. fresh basil or 1 Tbsp. dry basil leaves
2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
1/4 c. grated Parmesan
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large zucchini, cubed
1 (10 oz.) can Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chilies, diced
1/2 c. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
12 oz. fettuccine, cooked and drained

Preparation

In a large frying pan, cook bacon until crisp.
Remove and set aside.
Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the pan.
Add garlic and the onion; cook until translucent.
Add the zucchini and peppers; stir over medium-high heat until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes and green chilies, basil, parsley and oil.
Cook, stirring frequently, until hot.
Add salt.
In heated serving bowl, toss fettuccine with vegetables and bacon; sprinkle with Parmesan and serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.