Rigatoni with Zucchini and Bacon - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 5 1/2 ounces rigatoni
• 5 1/2 ounces smoked bacon bits
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 zucchini (cut into thin slices)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 3 1/2 ounces tomato paste
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan (more for serving)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• chopped parsley (optional)