Broccoli carbonara

Name: Broccoli carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets; 1 small garlic clove, chopped; 70g (1 cup) pecorino, finely grated; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 125ml (1/2 cup) light thickened cream; 2 eggs; 400g dried spaghettoni pasta; 250g short cut bacon, cut into batons; Broccoli florets, blanched, extra, to serve (optional); Pecorino, grated, extra, to serve

5 steps

Prep:15minCook:15min

A family-pleasing pasta with veg, fibre and flavour. It's easy to make and light on the budget - get this on the dinner table in only 30 minutes.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:16:57 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories848.7 kcal (42%)

Total Fat47.5 g (68%)

Carbs76.7 g (29%)

Sugars5.8 g (6%)

Protein29.7 g (59%)

Sodium694 mg (35%)

Fiber4.2 g (15%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 headbroccoli

large, cut into florets

1garlic clove

small, chopped

70gpecorino

finely grated

2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

125mllight thickened cream

2eggs

400gdried spaghettoni pasta

250gshort cut bacon

cut into batons

Broccoli florets

blanched, extra, to serve, optional

Pecorino

grated, extra, to serve

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a saucepan of boiling salted water to the boil over high heat. Add broccoli. Simmer for 4 minutes or until tender crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon. Refresh under cold running water. Pat dry.

Step 2

Process broccoli, garlic, half the cheese and 1 tbs oil in a food processor until smooth. Season. Whisk cream, eggs and remaining cheese in a bowl.

Step 3

Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling water following packet directions until tender. Drain, reserving 2 tbs liquid. Return pasta and reserved liquid to pan.

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook bacon, stirring, for 6 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towel.

Step 5

Stir broccoli mixture and extra broccoli florets, if using, into pasta. Add cream mixture. Toss until well combined. Divide among bowls. Sprinkle with bacon and extra cheese. Season with pepper.

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