Budget Broccoli and Bacon Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• •400g shell pasta
• •200g shortcut bacon, diced
• •1 large head broccoli, chopped into small florets
• •1 brown onion, diced
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •600ml vegetable stock
• •200ml thickened cream
• •100g grated tasty cheese
• •1 tbsp dried parsley

Method

1. 1In a large deep pan or pot, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat.
2. 2Add the diced bacon and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.
3. 3Add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
4. 4Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. 5Add the dry pasta shells to the pot.
6. 6Pour in the vegetable stock, ensuring the pasta is mostly submerged.
7. 7Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
8. 8Cover the pot and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
9. 9Add the broccoli florets on top of the pasta and cover again for 3-4 minutes until tender.
10. 10Remove the lid and stir in the thickened cream and cheese.
11. 11Cook uncovered for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
12. 12Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the dried parsley.
13. 13Serve hot directly from the pot.