CAVATELLI PESTO WITH BROCCOLI AND BACON

Cavatelli Pesto with Broccoli and Bacon image

Try this very quick and excellent pesto dish that combines broccoli and bacon the next time you need a delicious weeknight dinner. Serve while warm with grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese over top.

Provided by ashley

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup cavatelli pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 cup broccoli florets
1 large pinch kosher salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
2 tablespoons basil pesto

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook cavatelli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil once hot. Add broccoli and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes; use a spatula to break any large florets into smaller pieces. Add additional oil if needed and continue cooking broccoli until lightly browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove from heat.
Drain pasta and return it to the pot. Add crumbled bacon, then stir in cooked broccoli and pesto. Mix until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 436.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g