Crispy bacon and pea pasta

Method

• 1
  Cook penne following packet directions until tender. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup cooking liquid.
• 2
  Cook onion and bacon in a deep frying pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until onion is soft and bacon crisp. Add 2 zucchini, cut into ribbons, and frozen peas. Cook for 3 minutes or until zucchini is just tender. Add garlic cloves and lemon rind. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
• 3
  Reduce heat to low. Add pasta, reserved cooking liquid, 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint and 1?4 cup finely grated parmesan. Season. Cook, tossing for 2 minutes, or until combined and heated through.
• 4
  Sprinkle with extra grated parmesan. Serve.