A quick and tasty pasta dish that goes from pot to plate in just 20 minutes making it an ideal midweek meal
Prep:5 mins
Serves 4
500g pack shaped pasta (we used farfalle)1 head broccoli, about 300g, cut into small florets8 rashers smoked bacon, cut into large pieces5 tbsp pestograted parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), to serve
STEP 1Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the pasta according to pack instructions. About 3 mins before the pasta is cooked, throw in the broccoli. When everything is done, drain, reserving about 100ml of the cooking water.STEP 2While the pasta is cooking, grill the bacon for 6-7 mins until crisp, then cut into bite-size pieces. Tip everything into the pasta pan, toss together well and loosen with a little of the cooking water, if needed. Sprinkle over the Parmesan and serve.
