How to Make Bacon Broccoli Pasta

Pasta entree with seared bacon and boiled broccoli florets, in red peppered chicken stock.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 5 slices bacon
• 2 teaspoons chopped parsley flakes
• 12-ounce dried corkscrew, bow tie, shell, or penne pasta
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/5 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes
• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 2-1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1. 
    
   Blanched broccoli florets

   Wash and clean the broccoli florets. Boil hot water and add a pinch of salt in a pot, put in the broccoli when the water is bubbling, 1 minute. Scoop blanched broccoli florets and drain with a strainer. Rinse under cold water to keep its color, 15 seconds. Set aside.

2. 
    
   Frying the chopped bacon

   Cut bacon crosswise into 1/4 inch strips. Sear over high heat in skillet until done; crisp and lightly brown. Drain grease and transfer to bowl or plate, keep warm.

3. 
    
   Cooked penne pasta

   Cook pasta [of your choice, (see the "Things You'll Need" list for recommending variety)] in boiling water, according to package instructions with a pinch of salt, to prevent sticking.
   
   Add chopped cilantro flakes. Cook until done. Drain and set aside.

4. While pasta is cooking, in a skillet, saute onion and garlic with cooking oil over medium heat, 3 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes and chicken broth. Add pasta, stirring. Cook ingredients for 1 minute.

5. 
    
   Penne pasta and bacon broccoli

   Transfer contents from skillet to a large bowl. Stir in the bacon and broccoli. Toss well and spoon on plates. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese before serving.
   
   For 4 persons.

[sonni57]

on 5/14/2009 I love pasta thanks for the good recipe.

[Mindee94]

on 5/11/2009 Broiled broccoli and bacon, sounds like a palate delight. Thanks!