Pasta Skillet with Broccoli and Bacon
This hearty pasta skillet combines al dente pasta with vibrant broccoli and crispy chicken bacon. Tossed in a creamy sauce with Parmesan and fresh garlic, it’s a delightful and easy-to-make meal for any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Pasta (e.g., fusilli or penne)
- Broccoli
- Chicken Bacon
- Cream or plant-based cream
- Parmesan cheese or plant-based cheese
- Garlic, freshly chopped
- Olive oil
- Pepper
- Salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add some salt and add the pasta.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and let it steam briefly.
- Bring water to a boil in a separate pot.
- Add the broccoli and blanch for about 3-4 minutes until bright green.
- Drain and immediately plunge into ice water to preserve the color.
- Heat some olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken bacon and fry until crispy.
- Watch the bacon carefully so it doesn’t burn!
- Add the chopped garlic once the bacon is nicely crispy.
- Sauté the garlic briefly (about 1 minute) until fragrant.
- Pour the cream or plant-based cream into the pan and let everything simmer gently.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese (or plant-based cheese) and season with pepper and salt to taste.
- Add the drained pasta and the blanched broccoli to the sauce.
- Fold everything together well so that each noodle is coated in the creamy sauce.
Notes
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Reheat the pasta skillet at a low temperature.
- Serve with freshly grated Parmesan.
- For more flavor, roast the bacon until crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
