Creamy courgette & bacon pasta

• olive oil↗1 tsp tsp
• diced pancetta↗150g g

  or smoked bacon lardons

• courgettes↗4

  coarsely grated

• garlic clove↗1

  crushed

• handful freshly grated parmesan
• small tub (200g) low-fat crème fraîche1
• tagliatelle↗300g g

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and sizzle the pancetta or bacon for about 5 mins until starting to crisp. Turn up the heat and add the grated courgette to the pan. Cook for 5 mins or until soft and starting to brown then add the garlic and cook for a minute longer. Season and set aside.

2. 2

   Cook the tagliatelle according to the pack instructions and scoop out a cupful of cooking water. Drain the tagliatelle and tip into the frying pan with the bacon and courgette. Over a low heat toss everything together with the crème fraiche and half the Parmesan adding a splash of pasta water too if you need to loosen the sauce. Season to taste and serve twirled into bowls with the remaining Parmesan scattered over.