Pasta with broccoli and bacon

2 servings

60 minutes

Pasta with broccoli and bacon is a harmony of creamy sauce, aromatic bacon, and fresh broccoli. This dish has roots in European cuisine, where the balance of flavors and textures is valued. Broccoli adds lightness and a subtle bitterness, while bacon provides a rich, slightly smoky taste. The cream unites all ingredients into a velvety sauce that coats the spaghetti. This pasta is perfect for a hearty dinner; it's easy to prepare and delights with its exquisite flavor. It's best served immediately while hot, with the sauce enveloping each piece. This is an excellent dish for a cozy family evening or gathering with friends over a glass of white wine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 803.5
• Proteins: 30.5g
• Fats: 31.9g
• Carbohydrates: 98.9g

Ingredients

• Spaghetti: 250 g
• Broccoli cabbage: 250 g
• Bacon: 100 g
• Cream: 150 ml
• Nutmeg: pinch
• Salt: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Put a large pot of water on the fire.

2. Break the broccoli into florets. Place the broccoli in boiling salted water, cook for 2-3 minutes, remove the florets with a slotted spoon and let them drain.

   Required ingredients:

   • Broccoli cabbage: 250 g
   • Salt:  pinch

3. Cook the pasta in the same water (boil for 1 minute less than the package indicates).

   Required ingredients:

   • Spaghetti: 250 g

4. While the pasta is boiling, cut the bacon into small pieces. Fry in a dry pan until the fat is rendered. Remove the bacon from the pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bacon: 100 g

5. Place broccoli in a pan, pour in cream, bring to a boil, and cook on low heat for a few minutes until the cream thickens.

   Required ingredients:

   • Broccoli cabbage: 250 g
   • Cream: 150 ml
   • Nutmeg:  pinch

6. Drain the pasta in a colander, then transfer it to a pan with broccoli, add bacon, stir, and heat for about a minute.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spaghetti: 250 g
   • Bacon: 100 g

7. Serve on plates immediately.