Creamy Pasta with Broccoli & Bacon

By Leslie Blythe  ,   , ,

September 11, 2022

This Creamy Pasta with Broccoli and Bacon is quick and a wonderful weeknight dinner. It's sure to satisfy your whole family. Sun-dried tomatoes give it a tangy and subtly sweet flavor, which pairs well with the saltiness of the bacon. You can also add chicken breast if you want to add more protein.

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

8 ounces pasta

10 ounces broccoli florets

6 ounces bacon

5 fl ounces heavy cream

1 tablespoon Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped

Directions

1Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, adding the broccoli to the pan for the last 5-6 minutes. 
Cook the bacon in a large frying pan for about 10 minutes, until golden, crisp, and cooked throughout. Remove from the pan and set aside, leaving a little of the fat behind.

2Add the cream and pesto to the pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes, until thickened.
Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving a little cooking water. Mix the pasta, broccoli and most of the bacon with the sauce, adding a dash of the cooking water, and season. Serve, topped with the remaining bacon.

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