Creamy Bacon Broccoli Penne

Discover Jackie Ziegler’s take on low-sodium and -carb pasta, whilst delving into Knowit’s nutritional analysis of it. Does this delicious rendition suit your dietary desires?

Servings

4

Calories:

460

Ready In:

35min

Health Score:

8.3/10

About this Recipe

By: Jackie Ziegler

Bacon broccoli wholewheat penne in a creamy garlic and chive sauce, made with low fat sour cream and a sprinkle of Parmesan. No added salt – all the flavour comes from the bacon and butter. And for those at the table needing more salt, just add more Parmesan.

Ingredients

2 cups wholewheat penne
2 punnets broccoli
125g bacon
125g low fat sour cream
1 red onion

6 cloves garlic
bunch chives
1 Tbs butter
40g grated parmesan
pinch black pepper

Knowit Nutrition

In 1 serving:

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to boil and add the wholewheat penne. They take a while to cook.

Step 2

In the meantime, slice the onion. Cut the florets of the broccoli. Dice the bacon. Crush the garlic. Finely cut the chives.

Step 3

Place the broccoli with a splash of water in a microwaveable bowl with lid. Cook on high for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the bacon to a non stick frying pan and cook on high heat for 5 minutes until browned. Add the onion and cook for another few minutes.

Step 5

Remove the broccoli from the microwave and add the bacon and onion to it. Set aside.

Step 6

Place the frying pan back on the stove on high heat and add the butter and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic has softened.

Step 7

Add the sour cream and a cup of pasta water. Stir for a creamy sauce. Add the chives and let the sauce simmer to thicken.

Step 8

Drain the penne and then place it back into the pot, add the broccoli and onion. Pour the sauce over it and add the grated Parmesan. Give everything a stir and then divide into 4 bowls. Grind some black pepper over it. Enjoy!

Recipe: Creamy Bacon Broccoli Penne