This Italian Broccoli-Bacon Pasta is a great little recipe to put together when you are tired of all your usual go-to dinner recipes and fancy something a bit different. Inspired by a dish I ate on my travels in Tuscany, this pasta dish will bring a little taste of Italy to your dinner table.
Start by cutting the broccoli into small bite sized florets and boil them until tender. Cook the pasta to al dente and while the pasta cooks, fry some bacon in a little bit of olive oil. Add some garlic and cooked broccoli florets to the bacon. Once the pasta is drained, mix with the broccoli mixture and serve sprinkled with parmesan cheese.
To make Italian Broccoli-Bacon Pasta, you will need the following ingredients:
Place the broccoli florets in a pot of boiling water with 1 tsp salt. Cook until they are tender but still a bright vibrant green color. Drain and set aside.
Follow the package instructions to cook the pasta to al dente. Drain and return the cooked pasta to the pot.
Mix 2 tablespoons of melted butter into the pasta.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the bacon in the skillet until crisp.
Use a paper towel to soak up most of the fat in the skillet. It’s OK if a little bit of fat remains with the bacon.
Reduce the heat to medium and fry the garlic for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the broccoli to the pan with the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour the broccoli mixture into the pasta and mix well.
Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top and serve warm.
Italian Broccoli-Bacon Pasta is a delicious and quick pasta dish. The combination of tender green broccoli and crisp salty bacon is a winner in my book! Try it soon and come back to leave a review with your thoughts!
Superb flavors galore!
Delicious!
I made this Italian Broccoli-Bacon Pasta last week and it was superb. My husband loved it, and it brought back memories of our trip to Italy. The ingredient were simple, and it was easy to make. A perfect weeknight meal.
This pasta was superb! I cooked it for a date, and it impressed.
¡Increíble! Hice esta pasta para una cena familiar y todos quedaron encantados. La combinación de brócoli y tocino es sencillamente deliciosa. ¡Definitivamente una receta que repetiré! Gracias por traernos un pedacito de Italia a casa.
Superb! This pasta reminds me of the wonderful meal I had while traveling in Italy last year. The blend of broccoli and bacon was just perfect. So easy to whip up after a long day at work. Thank you for this delightful recipe!
I loved making this Italian Broccoli-Bacon Pasta! It was simples yet so delicious. My husband is Italian and he was proud to eat it. We enjoyed a little taste of Tuscany at home.
Simple and delicious. Remembered Tuscany while cooking. Perfect for quick dinners after work.
I made this pasta for my wife last week, and it was super! The broccoli and bacon combo took me back to our trip to Italy. Simple and delish!
OMG, this pasta is sooo delish! My kids loved it, and I felt like we were in Italy for dinner. Super easy to whip up after a long day. Def gonna make this again. Thanks for the fab recipe!
This dish took me back to our Italy trip. The flavors of the bacon and broccoli blend so well. My family loved it and it's now a regular in our weekly menu.
Fantastic! I made this for my family after our trip to Italy and it brought back such great memories. The bacon and broccoli combo is so delicious and easy to whip up. A new favorite for sure!
I just whipped up this Italian Broccoli-Bacon Pasta after a long week. Super simple to make and honestly, it reminds me of that meal I had in Tuscany. The flavors blend together so well. I added a little extra garlic and it was fab. Def a go-to now when I want somethin different.
Yep, it was really good, thanks a lot!
Wanted to make something different just for a change, found this and looks promising, will be making it tonight!
