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Bacon and Cheddar Penne with Broccoli Recipe

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This is a yummy pasta dish with crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and healthy broccoli. It's a warm, cheesy meal that makes your tummy happy. You boil pasta, cook bacon and veggies, mix them with cheese, and eat!

Ingredients

150 g Bacon
1 Small Onion
2 Medium Potatoes
2 Cloves of Garlic
300 g Penne Pasta
150 g Sharp Cheddar Cheese
30 g Grated Mozzarella Cheese
1 Head of Broccoli
2 tbsp Olive Oil
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste

Method

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
2
While the pasta is cooking, cut the bacon into small pieces. In a large frying pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon and set aside.
3
In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Dice the onion and add to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes until soft.
4
Mince the garlic and add to the pan with the onions. Cook for another minute.
5
Peel and cube the potatoes. Add them to the pan with the onions and garlic, along with a splash of water. Cover and let simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
6
Cut the broccoli into small florets and add to the pan with the potatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender but still bright green.
7
Dice the cheddar cheese and add it to the pan with the vegetables, along with the reserved pasta water. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
8
Add the cooked pasta and crispy bacon to the pan. Toss everything together until the pasta is coated with the cheesy sauce.
9
Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese over the top, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.

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