Butterfly Pasta with Bacon and Broccoli
This one is a family favorite - both because it's so easy and quick and because it's just plain delicious!
Servings 6
Calories 730kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound farfalle butterfly shaped pasta
- 1 pound bacon
- 12 ounces fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Tony Chachere's creole seasoning more to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, dice the bacon into bite sized pieces and add to a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until just beginning to crispy.
- Add the broccoli directly to the bacon without draining the grease. Cook for 3 minutes or until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- When pasta is cooked to your liking, drain and return to pot. Add the mozzarella cheese and stir a few times to mix it together.
- Pour the bacon and broccoli over the pasta, sprinkle on the seasoning, and stir well to mix everything together as the cheese melts.
- Serve hot.
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Notes
Tony's is quite salty so we use that in place of salt here. I start around 1/2 teaspoon and add more to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 730kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 785mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g