Broccoli Pasta Recipe

Name: Broccoli Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 300 grams pasta (fusilli is good, i used penne); 3 piece smoked streaky bacon; 1 broccoli head; 3 anchovy fillets; 2 clove garlic; 1 1/2 tbsp double cream; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/2 tbsp double cream

Servings: persons

300 grams pasta (fusilli is good, i used penne)
3 piece smoked streaky bacon
1 broccoli head
3 anchovy fillets
2 clove garlic
1 1/2 tbsp double cream
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp double cream

1
Bring a large, heavily salted pan of water to a rolling boil
2
Chop the head of broccoli into large chunks.
3
Peel the stalk with a speed peeler and chop this too (into slices)
4
Add the broccoli to the water and set a timer for 4 minutes
5
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add the (chopped bacon)
6
Fry until the timer beeps.
7
Add 1 more minute to the timer and add the garlic and anchovies to the bacon
8
Cook for the remaining minute then using a slotted spoon transfer the broccoli to the frying pan.
9
Add the pasta to the water and cook for 2 mins less than the lowest time shown on the packet
10
Meanwhile cook the broccoli in the pan, tossing and breaking it up so that it becomes like a sauce.
11
Add a ladle or more of pasta water to allow help this
12
Just before the pasta time is up, add the cream and cook together well with the broccoli
13
When the pasta is 2 minutes from cooked, add to the pan and cook with the sauce to your desired level of firmness, add plenty of pasta water to help keep the pasta light and loose.
14
It can drink a lot!
15
Add the extra virgin olive oil, mix together and serve

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 grams pasta (fusilli is good, i used penne), 3 piece smoked streaky bacon, 1 broccoli head, 3 anchovy fillets, and more.

Yes, Broccoli Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broccoli Pasta

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