PASTA FREDDA CON FINTO PESTO DI ZUCCHINE E PANCETTA - Primi Piatti Estivi Semplici

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Cook the dry pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and let cool.

In a blender, combine the zucchini, cream cheese, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to create a creamy zucchini sauce.

In a pan, sauté the smoked bacon until crispy, then add it to the pasta.

Mix the cooled pasta with the zucchini cream, crispy bacon, grated cheese, mint leaves, and salt to taste.

Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap before serving.

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