Fiery Basil and Broccoli Penne Recipe

Name: Fiery Basil and Broccoli Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne or 1 lb fusilli; 1 head broccoli, cut into florets; 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 slices streaky bacon, chopped; 2 hot red chili peppers, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced; 28 fresh basil leaves; sea salt & freshly ground black pepper; 12 lemon, juice; parmesan cheese or pecorino cheese, grated, to serve

Servings: persons

1 lb penne or 1 lb fusilli
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 slices streaky bacon, chopped
2 hot red chili peppers, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
28 fresh basil leaves
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
12 lemon, juice
parmesan cheese or pecorino cheese, grated, to serve

1
Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water for five minutes.
2
Add the broccoli and continue to cook until the pasta is just cooked and the broccoli is just a little bit overcooked.
3
Heat the oil in a small frying pan and cook the onion, bacon, chilies, garlic and half the basil for eight minutes or so until they are nicely golden and the pasta has cooked.
4
Drain the pasta and broccoli (use a large sieve as you will lose a lot of the broccoli through the big holes of a colander) and return to the pan.
5
Stir in the bacon and onion mixture, the remaining fresh basil leaves and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
6
Squeeze in the lemon juice and serve with the grated cheese.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 lb penne or 1 lb fusilli, 1 head broccoli, cut into florets, 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Fiery Basil and Broccoli Penne 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fiery Basil and Broccoli Penne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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