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.
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.
- Broccoli cabbage: 250 g
- Salt: pinch
3
Cook the pasta in the same water (boil for 1 minute less than the package indicates).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Spaghetti: 250 g
- Bacon: 100 g
7
Serve on plates immediately.