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Roasted Broccoli Carbonara

Roasted Broccoli Carbonara

Traditional Carbonara pasta jazzed up with crispy bacon and delicious roasted broccoli.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli cut into florets
  • 12 oz. penne pasta
  • 1 T. olive oil
  • 1 t. black pepper
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 3 slices bacon diced
  • 2 t. black pepper
  • 1 c. Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 egg
  • 2 egg yolks
  • fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place the broccoli on a baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with pepper and salt. Roast for 15-20 minutes or until nicely browned, turning the broccoli once during cooking.
  • While the broccoli is cooking, add the bacon to a large saute pan and cook until browned. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Mix the black pepper, egg, egg yolks, and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese together in a medium bowl. Add the bacon and set aside.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  • Place the drained pasta in the skillet that held the bacon. Add 1/4 c. pasta water and the egg mixture. Stir vigorously to prevent the eggs from solidifying.
  • Continue to add pasta water a few tablespoons at a time until a creamy sauce forms.
  • Add the broccoli to the pasta and toss to coat.
  • Serve pasta with remaining Parmesan cheese.