Name: Gemelli with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Bacon
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 12 bacon slices, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces; 1 large red onion, chopped (about 2 cups); 1 1/2 cups dry white wine; 12 ounces gemelli or rotini (about 3 cups); 3 slender zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide pieces; 3 large plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups); 1/3 cup chopped fresh oregano; 1 cup crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (about 4 ounces)

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Gemelli with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and BaconScott Peterson

Serve with: Sesame breadsticks, and arugula tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.

Test-kitchen tip:

To seed a plum tomato, simply slice the tomato in half horizontally and gently squeeze out the seeds, using a spoon if necessary.

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