Farfalle pasta with broccoli and pancetta

Most of my pasta recipes are really simple, fast and easy to make. This is no exception. Just a few ingredients, 15 minutes and you have yourself a delicious pasta dish.

prep time 5 min     cook time 15 min
ingredients for 2
  • 180 g pasta of your choice – I used farfalle/bowties
  • 150 g broccoli, blanched
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 100 g pancetta, diced
  • 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • peperoncino (optional)
  • grated Parmesan cheese

1.  Clean and blanche the broccoli in salted water for 2 minutes unless you have some already in the fridge.

2. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, leave it always al dente.

3. While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large pan over medium high and add  onion and peperoncino, if using, and let cook for a few minutes before adding pancetta.

4. Add broccoli florets, cook for a few minutes over high heat.

5. When the pasta is cooked, add the pasta to the pan and mix thoroughly with the condiment.

6. Serve hot with some grated Parmesan on top.

BUON APPETITO!

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