Pasta Picante(Fettuccine With Vegetable Sauce)

• 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

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

bacon, onion, green, fresh basil, olive, parmesan, garlic, zucchini, rotel tomatoes, parsley, salt, fettuccine

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1028702 (may not work)