Creamy Broccoli Bacon Penne Casserole
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4.5
63 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
362 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Broccoli Bacon Penne Casserole
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This Creamy Pancetta Broccoli Pasta is the perfect any occasion pasta recipe. Made with Broccoli, Parmesan cheese and a creamy white sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 small head of broccoli broken into small florets
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese or more if you wish
- ⅓ cup cubed pancetta or bacon (or 2 or 3 Italian sausages casing removed)
- 1-2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3-4 cups cooked short pasta (2 cups dry)
WHITE SAUCE
- 1½ tablespoons butter
- 1½ tablespoons flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1½ cups milk
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Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F/ 180C, lightly grease an 8 x 6 inch (20x15cm) casserole dish.
- In a large pot of salted water first boil the broccoli florets until al dente, drain well and set aside, in the same water cook the pasta al dente, drain well.
- In a small pan with 1 tablespoon of oil cook pancetta (bacon or sausage) until lightly golden, remove from pan and drain on paper towel lined plate.
- In a medium pot on medium heat, melt the butter, whisk in the flour and salt until smooth then gradually add the milk, stir continuously until smooth and thickened. Gently fold in broccoli and pasta, then gently fold in Pancetta, pour into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and top with fresh thyme. Bake for approximately 15 minutes (I also broiled it for about 2-3 minutes to brown the top). Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- For this recipe I used penne rigate (ridged pasta) but mezze maniche, fusilli or rigatoni type of pasta would also work. I wouldn’t use a long pasta for this dish.
- Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for two to three days, be sure to store in an air tight container. It can be rewarmed in the oven or microwave. I don’t recommend freezing because of the white sauce, it could separate.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
362kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
263mg
(11%)
Potassium
657mg
(19%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1300IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
135.5mg
(151%)
Calcium
275mg
(28%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 263mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 657mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1300IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 135.5mg | 151% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
63 reviews
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