Creamy bacon spaghetti

Name: Creamy bacon spaghetti
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 2

with roasted broccoli and Parmesan

Ready in around 30 mins

RECIPE FACT:

Spaghetti is the plural form of the Italian word ‘spaghetto’, which comes from the word ‘spago’, meaning cord, string or twine.

Nutritional Info:

Serving Amount:

Serves 2 people

Cooking Instructions:

1. TO COOK THE SPAGHETTI:
Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti and cook for 8-9 mins. Drain well in a colander, reserving 2 Tbsp of cooking water. Drizzle the spaghetti with a little oil to keep from sticking and place back into the pot.
2. TO PREPARE THE VEGETABLES AND BACON:
Cut the streaky bacon into ½ cm strips. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the spring onion on the diagonal.
3. TO COOK THE BACON AND VEGETABLES:
Place a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the bacon and cook for 4-5 mins until a little crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside. Drain the pan of any excess oil then place back over a medium-high heat. Once hot, add the broccoli, season with salt and pepper and cook for 4-5 mins until slightly charred. Add the bacon to the pot with the spaghetti along with the broccoli, spring onion, reserved pasta water and cream sauce then cook for 2-3 mins over a medium heat, stirring until warmed through.
TO SERVE:
Spoon the creamy bacon spaghetti into bowls and top with a handful of rocket. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan and toasted pine nuts.