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Chargrilled Courgette and Smoked Bacon Pasta

Published: Aug 19, 2022 · Modified: Apr 29, 2025 by Deborah · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · #sponsoredpost · Leave a Comment

Two bowls of chargrilled courgette and smoked bacon pasta.
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This chargrilled courgette and smoked bacon pasta appeared in the BBC Easy Cook Summer 2022 magazine.   It's not on a BBC website, but it does appear on the Olive website.

It's a cheap and cheerful pasta dish that's easily doubled to serve 4 people and makes great use of seasonal courgettes...and it's on the table in 30 minutes!

We enjoyed it for lunch, but it'll make a great quick mid week meal if you're short of time but want something flavourful.   The combination of flavours is delicious - crispy smoky garlicky bacon, tender chunks of courgette with a slight char...and a bit of heat from the chilli flakes if you're using them.

Tip

  • This chargrilled courgette and smoked bacon pasta recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for more people.

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How to make this Chargrilled Courgette and Smoked Bacon Pasta

Ingredients

  • 150g chunky pasta, such as fusilli, spirali or fiorelli pasta
  • 2 medium courgettes, halved and sliced 1cm thick on the diagonal
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 rashers smoked streaky bacon, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • a pinch of chilli flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta following the packet instructions. Meanwhile, toss the courgettes in 1 tbsp of the olive oil and season. Heat a griddle pan until hot, then griddle the courgettes in batches (if required) until tender and charred on both sides (about 2 minutes each side).  Once cooked, remove the courgettes to a bowl and cover with a plate to keep warm.
  2. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil in a frying pan and fry the bacon until crisp and golden (about 4 minutes). Add the garlic, reduce the heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the chilli flakes, if using.
  3. Drain the pasta, reserving a mug of the cooking water. Tip the cooked pasta and courgettes into the pan of bacon along with 2 tbsp of the reserved cooking water. Toss everything together. Season well and serve.

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Two bowls of chargrilled courgette and smoked bacon pasta.

Chargrilled Courgette and Smoked Bacon Pasta

By: Deborah
A great quick mid week meal if you're short of time but want something flavourful.
PREP: 10 minutes minutes
COOK: 20 minutes minutes
TOTAL: 30 minutes minutes
Course: Lunch, Main
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2 people
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Equipment

  • Griddle pan
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Colander

Ingredients

  • 150g g (5.3 oz) chunky pasta such as fusilli, spirali or fiorelli pasta
  • 2 medium courgettes halved and sliced 1cm thick on the diagonal
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 rashers smoked streaky bacon chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • a pinch of chilli flakes (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta following the packet instructions. Meanwhile, toss the courgettes in 1 tbsp of the olive oil and season. Heat a griddle pan until hot, then griddle the courgettes in batches (if required) until tender and charred on both sides (about 2 minutes each side).  Once cooked, remove the courgettes to a bowl and cover with a plate to keep warm.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil in a frying pan and fry the bacon until crisp and golden (about 4 minutes). Add the garlic, reduce the heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the chilli flakes, if using.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving a mug of the cooking water. Tip the cooked pasta and courgettes into the pan of bacon along with 2 tbsp of the reserved cooking water. Toss everything together. Season well and serve.

Notes

  • This chargrilled courgette and smoked bacon pasta recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for more people.

 

You might also like to try:
  • pork dishes
  • Italian dishes

Nutrition

Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 779mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 423IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

KEYWORDS 30 minute meal, comfort food, courgette and bacon pasta recipe
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Hello!   I’m Deborah and I’m married to David and have 2 lovely step sons.   David and I both love cooking…for ourselves, family and friends.   I’m definitely one of the lucky ones…getting cooked for and we enjoy cooking together.

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