Penne with Garlic Brocolli
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- Number of Servings: 7
Ingredients
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Turn frequently to cook until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
3. Add half of the garlic to the bacon grease, and cook over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the broccoli, and continue to cook and stir for 3 or 4 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender but still bright green. Stir in the remaining garlic, salt and pepper. Add the pasta to the skillet, and stir to coat. Remove from the heat and mix in the Parmesan cheese, and crumble in the bacon. Toss again, and serve!
Number of Servings: 7
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PURPLELIZ421.
1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta6 slices bacon3/4 pound broccoli, cut into 1 inch pieces (I used 3 cups)12 cloves garlic, mincedsalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Turn frequently to cook until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
3. Add half of the garlic to the bacon grease, and cook over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the broccoli, and continue to cook and stir for 3 or 4 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender but still bright green. Stir in the remaining garlic, salt and pepper. Add the pasta to the skillet, and stir to coat. Remove from the heat and mix in the Parmesan cheese, and crumble in the bacon. Toss again, and serve!
Number of Servings: 7
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PURPLELIZ421.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 309.2
- Total Fat: 6.1 g
- Cholesterol: 10.3 mg
- Sodium: 230.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 51.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 14.0 g
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