Creamy Maple Bacon & Broccoli Bucatini

12m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Bring a large pot of water to boil and salt heavily.
  2. 2In a separate pan over medium heat with butter and oil, cook the bacon. Remove from the pan once crispy.
  3. 3Add broccoli to boiling water and cook for 2 minutes until bright green. Remove and set aside.
  4. 4Discard some bacon fat, add onions and seasonings to the pan.
  5. 5Add pasta to boiling water and stir continuously for 30-60 seconds to prevent sticking.
  6. 6Once onions soften, add sun-dried tomatoes.
  7. 7Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  8. 8Add cream cheese and cream; stir until melted and combined.
  9. 9Add cooked broccoli and half the bacon; stir to combine.
  10. 10Add pasta water to emulsify the sauce. Add bucatini and stir until coated.
  11. 11Add Parmesan to thicken the sauce; add more pasta water if needed.
  12. 12Serve, topping with remaining bacon, Parmesan and parsley.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 tbsp butter
  • 0.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 rashers maple bacon, sliced
  • 1 brown onion, diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 270 g sun dried tomatoes
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 150 ml thickened cream
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 250 g bucatini
  • 0 Parmesan
  • 0 freshly shaved Parmesan
  • 0 freshly chopped parsley

Equipment

large potpanwooden spoontongsgrater