Broccoli Bacon & Parmesan Pasta

Prep Time: 5 mins.

Cook Time: 15 mins.

Serves: 4

375 g Casarecci pasta

2 tbsp. (40 ml) olive oil

4 rashers streaky rindless bacon, chopped

300 g broccoli, trimmed and coarsely chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

Salt and pepper, to taste

1¼ cup (125 g) Perfect Italiano™ Parmesan Grated

Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain, reserving ⅓ cup of the cooking water.

Heat oil in a large heavy based pan over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes or until browned.

Add broccoli and garlic and reduce heat to medium. Cook for a further 3 minutes or until broccoli has softened but still retains a bite.

Stir in cooked pasta and pasta water and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper and stir through half the Parmesan. Serve immediately topped with remaining Parmesan.