Pasta With Broccoli, Cheese And Bacon

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

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