{One Pot} Bacon and Broccoli Pasta
This Bacon and Broccoli Pasta recipe is filling but light, and super flavorful. Plus it’s all done is less than 30 minutes and cooked in just one pot, so clean up is crazy easy!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound bacon , diced
- 1 pound broccoli , cut into 1-inch florets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 & 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 ounces angel hair pasta , broken in half
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese , plus more for serving
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until browned and crispy, about 5-6 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel lined plate. Drain all but 1/2 tablespoon grease from the pan.
- Add butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt. Add in the broccoli and toss to coat.
- Pour in the chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Add in the pasta and give it a stir, separating the strands so it doesn't stick together. Cook for 4-5 minutes until pasta is al dente and broccoli is tender.
- Sprinkle with the cheese, reduce heat to low, cover the pan and allow to steam for an additional 1-2 minutes to absorb any remaining liquid.
- Add cooked bacon back to the pan and toss gently to combine.
- Divide into bowls and serve with more Parmesan at the table.
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Notes
Use angel hair pasta. The amount of liquid and cook time written works perfectly for angel hair. If you use a different pasta, the broth and cook time will need to be adjusted, which might overcook the broccoli.
Use just 12 ounces of pasta. You'll need about 3/4 of the box. If you use the full box, there won’t be enough liquid for the pasta to absorb and cook it properly.
Nutrition
Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 837mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 815IU | Vitamin C: 68.1mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 1.8mg