Penne with Broccoli & Bacon

Name: Penne with Broccoli & Bacon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 120g penne (g); 150g bacon, finely diced; 1 head broccoli, cut into florets; 1 tsp chilli flakes; salt & pepper, to taste; 40g parmesan, finely grated

5 steps

Prep:5minCook:15min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:03:19 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories635.3 kcal (32%)

Total Fat36.3 g (52%)

Carbs49.8 g (19%)

Sugars3.3 g (4%)

Protein26.2 g (52%)

Sodium1242.2 mg (62%)

Fiber3.2 g (12%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

120gpenne

150gbacon

finely diced

1 headbroccoli

cut into florets

1 tspchilli flakes

40gparmesan

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil, add pasta, return to a simmer and continue to cook, stirring regularly for 8 minutes. Add broccoli and continue to cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile heat a non-stick frypan over medium heat and cook bacon for 3-4 minutes, until golden.

Step 3

Remove broccoli from saucepan, mash with 1 tbs cooking water and stir through bacon.

Step 4

Drain pasta and toss broccoli, bacon and chilli and adjust seasoning.

Step 5

Divide between two bowls and scatter over parmesan to serve.