Best 11 Pasta With Broccoli And Bacon Recipes

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Pasta with broccoli and bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. This classic combination of flavors is sure to please everyone at the table, and it can be easily customized to suit your taste. Whether you prefer a creamy sauce or a simple olive oil and garlic dressing, there is a recipe out there that will satisfy your cravings. So get ready to whip up a delicious pasta dish that is packed with flavor and nutrition.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

ONE-POT BACON BROCCOLI PASTA



One-Pot Bacon Broccoli Pasta image

This One-Pot Bacon Broccoli Pasta comes together in less than 20 minutes. It's a great easy Italian recipe to keep in your file.

Provided by Christy Denney

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 strips of bacon (cut into chunks)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups dry rigatoni pasta ((or other small shape like penne))
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt ((and pepper to taste))
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 cups broccoli florets
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese ((more for sprinkling on top))

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from pan and drain on paper towels. Drain fat from the pot leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
  • Add the garlic and sautee for about 30 seconds. Add the uncooked pasta, cream, chicken broth, salt (and pepper), and crushed red pepper. Stir. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 6 minutes making sure to stir once in a while and keep noodles covered in liquid.
  • Add the broccoli to the pot and cook another 5-7 minutes or until the broccoli is soft. Continue cooking until sauce is a little thicker. It will be thin and then thicken towards the end. Stir in the Parmesan and reserved bacon.
  • Serve immediately and top with additional Parmesan.

BACON & BROCCOLI PASTA



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A quick and tasty pasta dish that goes from pot to plate in just 20 minutes making it an ideal midweek meal

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

500g pack shaped pasta (we used farfalle)
1 head broccoli , about 300g, cut into small florets
8 rashers smoked bacon , cut into large pieces
5 tbsp pesto
grated parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), to serve

Steps:

  • Bring 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.
  • While 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 96 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 2.72 milligram of sodium

ONE-PAN BACON AND BROCCOLI PASTA



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This One-Pan Bacon and Broccoli Pasta recipe is filling, but light. And super flavorful. Plus, you only need one pan, so clean up is crazy easy!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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)

Steps:

  • 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 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 837 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ITALIAN BROCCOLI-BACON PASTA RECIPE



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A Broccoli Bacon Pasta that is hearty and satisfying.

Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Easy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 oz Pasta Shells (or your whatever you have on hand)
1 lb Broccoli - cut into small florets
4 oz Bacon (about 5 strips, excess fat removed and cut into ¼ inch strips)
1 to 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
2 oz Parmesan
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Tbsp unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Cook the small broccoli florets in boiling water with 1 tsp salt until soft (they should be bright green). Drain and set aside.
  • Cook the pasta in boiling water with 1 tsp salt until al dente (follow instructions on the package). Drain and put back in the pot. Melt 2 Tbsp butter and mix into the pasta.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium-high, add the bacon and fry until lightly crisp. Fold a paper towel and put it in the skillet. Move it around the pan with spatula until it soaks up most of the fat. Discard the paper towel.
  • Reduce to medium heat. Add the garlic and fry for 2 to 3 minutes stirring constantly.
  • Add the broccoli and season with salt and pepper. Stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add the broccoli mixture to the pasta. Mix well and serve with Parmesan.

CHEESY CHICKEN PASTA WITH BROCCOLI AND BACON



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound penne pasta
1 head broccoli, cut into small (1-inch) florets
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups whole milk
2 cups grated Gruyere
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 teaspoons hot sauce
12 ounces cooked chicken breast or deli chicken, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup chopped crispy-cooked bacon
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt until it tastes like the sea. Cook the pasta until not quite al dente, about 7 minutes. Transfer with a spaghetti scoop or slotted spoon to a bowl and set aside. Add the broccoli to the pasta water and blanch briefly. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Reserve the pasta water.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, whisking, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Gruyere, sour cream and Parmesan and whisk until smooth. Add the hot sauce and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the pasta, chicken and broccoli to the sauce. Continue to cook until the pasta is al dente and the sauce coats the pasta, 4 to 5 minutes. Use pasta water to adjust the consistency of the sauce if needed.
  • Distribute the pasta into bowls and top with the bacon and chives.

PASTA WITH BACON AND BROCCOLI



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Cook up tonight's entrée with a recipe for bow-tie Pasta with Bacon and Broccoli from My Food and Family. What's better than bacon and pasta?

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3-1/2 cups whole wheat farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen broccoli cuts
1 can (15 oz.) no-salt-added navy beans, rinsed
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 min.
  • Drain pasta mixture; return to saucepan. Add beans, bacon, oil and garlic to saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Serve topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 15 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

CHEESY BACON PASTA BAKE WITH BROCCOLI CRUMBLE



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Farfalle pasta, mixed with a creamy and savory sauce, is topped with a riced broccoli crumble and baked as a casserole for a quick, easy, and delicious dinner.

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
7 slices bacon
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup panko bread crumbs
½ cup riced broccoli

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, reserving bacon grease in the skillet. Let bacon cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes; crumble and set aside. Drain cooked pasta and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons bacon grease in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot grease for 2 to 3 minutes. Add crumbled bacon, heavy cream, and 1 tablespoon butter; continue cooking until sauce becomes thick and creamy, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in gouda cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and mix pasta into the cream sauce. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium, microwave-safe bowl in a microwave for 20 seconds. Mix in panko bread crumbs and riced broccoli; stir very well to coat in butter. Spread mixture on top of pasta.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Continue to bake in the preheated oven until crumble is browned, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 86.7 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 417.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

ONE-POT CHEESY BACON RANCH PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



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My family would eat this every week. It's a great go-to easy one-pot meal that is complete and satisfying. And cleanup is a breeze!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes     Macaroni Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices bacon
¾ pound chicken breasts, diced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups water
1 cup whole milk
4 cups elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
3 cups broccoli florets
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, flipping occasionally until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper; cook in hot bacon drippings over medium-high heat, stirring often, until chicken is golden brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside. Chicken will not be fully cooked at this point.
  • Add shallot and garlic to drippings and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in water and milk; use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from bottom of the Dutch oven. Stir in pasta and ranch dressing mix. Bring to a boil and simmer for 6 minutes.
  • Return chicken to the Dutch oven and add broccoli. Cook until pasta is tender and chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese and sour cream to combine. Crumble cooked bacon over the top and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.4 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Cholesterol 83.2 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 680.2 mg, Sugar 5 g

BROCCOLI AND BACON PASTA BAKE



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A delicious and tasy mid-week meal. Sourced from taste.com.au but I have used cheese sauce to bind it rather than their suggestion of 1 cup cream and 2 eggs beaten togetherTo me that sounded rather too rich and fat ladden.

Provided by Kiwi Kathy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

300 g pasta shells
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, small and chopped
350 g broccoli
1 cup peas, frozen
1 1/2 cups cheese sauce
50 g cheese, grated for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180C.
  • Cook pasta according to the directions on the packet. Drain and return to pan.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the bacon and onion and cook until soft and lightly browned.
  • Break the broccoli into small florets. Cook the broccoli and peas in a steamer until tender.
  • Gently mix together the broccoli, bacon, onion, peas and cheese sauce. Spread into a 2 litre ovenproof dish . Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until golden. About 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes and a salad if desired.

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, CHEESE AND BACON



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This dish can be a side dish or main course and is very 'after-work' friendly. You can use any small pasta in this. I usually 'clean out the pantry' of small amounts of different pasta when making this dish.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces small shell pasta (such as orzo, small shells or elbow macaroni)
1 large fresh broccoli
1/4 cup butter
1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Trim tough ends from broccoli stalks; separate florets from stalks; lightly peel stalks; slice into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil; add broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes; drain well.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in broccoli, bacon, pasta and Parmesan; heat through.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.4, Fat 43.6, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 85.6, Sodium 872.7, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 23

ONE-POT PASTA WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND BACON



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This pasta softens the bitterness of broccoli rabe with salty bacon and crunchy-sweet walnuts for a quick supper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound short pasta, such as fusilli or penne
1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
1/3 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Add broccoli rabe 2 minutes before pasta is done cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and set aside; drain pasta mixture.
  • Add bacon to pasta pot and cook over medium-high until some fat renders, 2 minutes. Add walnuts and cook until nuts are toasted and bacon is lightly browned and crisp, 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pasta mixture; toss to combine, adding enough pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta. To serve, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g

Tips for Making Pasta with Broccoli and Bacon:

  • Choose the right pasta: Short pastas like penne, rotini, or fusilli work best for this dish because they can hold the sauce well.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking it until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and not hold the sauce as well.
  • Use fresh broccoli: Fresh broccoli will have a brighter green color and a more crisp texture than frozen broccoli. If you are using frozen broccoli, be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Don't overcook the broccoli: Broccoli should be cooked until it is tender-crisp. Overcooked broccoli will be mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Use high-quality bacon: Thick-cut bacon will add more flavor and texture to the dish. If you are using pre-cooked bacon, be sure to crisp it up in a pan before adding it to the pasta.
  • Use a flavorful cheese: Parmesan cheese, Asiago cheese, or Pecorino Romano cheese are all good choices for this dish. Use a cheese that you enjoy the flavor of and that will complement the other ingredients.
  • Season the dish to taste: Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good seasonings for this dish. You can also add other seasonings to your taste, such as red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning.

Conclusion:

Pasta with broccoli and bacon is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables, and it is also a delicious and satisfying meal for adults. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even better. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give pasta with broccoli and bacon a try. You won't be disappointed!

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