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Bacon w/ Broccoli + Pasta, sidedish

Source of Recipe

from buny at rc
Bacon w/ Broccoli + Pasta, sidedish

4 slices Shannon Traditional Irish Bacon,
...cut crosswise into 1/4 inch strips
8 ounces dried corkscrew (spiral) pasta
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes
4 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets, (if using
...frozen, make sure it completely thawed and
...drained well)
2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Prepare the pasta al dente to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook the Irish bacon strips over
medium heat just until brown.
Stir in garlic and chopped onion.
Cover and cook until onion is soft.

Increase the heat to medium/high and add the broth.
Season with the hot pepper flakes.
Add the fresh broccoli.

Cover the skillet, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until
broccoli is just crisp-tender and still bright green.
Stir in the grated cheese, and season with salt and
pepper to taste.
Toss with the pasta and serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.