Pasta With Zucchini, Tomatoes, Bacon, and Feta

Serves 4
Hands-On Time: 20m
Total Time: 20m

Ingredients
3/4 pound cavatappi or some other short pasta
4 slices bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound), halved and thinly sliced
kosher salt and black pepper
1 pint grape tomatoes
4 ounces Feta, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

Directions
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta and return it to the pot.

Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes; let cool, then break into pieces. Add the oil, zucchini, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper to the drippings in the skillet and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes.

Add the zucchini, tomatoes, and cooking water to the pasta and cook over medium heat, tossing, until the tomatoes soften slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the Feta and bacon and toss to combine.

Serve sprinkled with the basil.