Recipe: Southwestern Marinara Sauce (using bacon, zucchini, corn and salsa)

SOUTHWESTERN MARINARA SAUCE

1 lb. uncooked pasta (shape of your choice)
3 strips lean bacon, chopped
2 medium onions, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 (28 ounce) can peeled tomatoes
1 cup fresh corn kernels (or 1 cup frozen corn kernels)
1 (12 ounce) jar salsa

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

Cook bacon in a medium, non-reactive (non-aluminum) saucepan over medium-high heat until it has browned lightly. Pour off any excess fat.

Add onions, garlic and zucchini and to the pan and saute over medium heat until soft, about 8 minutes.

Add tomatoes to the pan and break up with a fork. Add corn and salsa. Bring to a simmer and cook slowly for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Toss sauce with cooked pasta and serve.

Makes 6 servings
Source: National Pasta Association