Zucchini Noodles with Basil Pesto and Bacon

Step 1
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Lay bacon slices on a large baking tray.

Step 2
Broil in the preheated oven until crispy, 9 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a large plate lined with absorbent kitchen paper and allow to cool and harden.

Step 3
Crumble the cooled bacon into smaller pieces and combine with pesto sauce.

Step 4
Use a spiralizer or julienne peeler to cut zucchini into noodles, snipping midway to prevent them from getting too long.

Step 5
Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add zucchini and garlic and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add pesto-bacon mixture and heat for 2 minutes longer. Toss well so the noodles are evenly coated. Taste and season with salt if needed.

Step 6
Top with freshly grated Parmiggiano-Reggiano cheese so it can melt while the dish is still warm. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Top with arugula, but do not mix it in. Serve immediately.