Healthy: Broccoli Bow Ties

by - March 26, 2018


One of my favorites pasta dishes in a week night are this broccoli bow tie. A healthy, yummy and super fast dinner made in minutes.

Nutritional facts
Calories 335; 22.8 gr. of Carbohydrates; 7 gr. of Proteins; 14.5 gr. of fat; 2 gr. Fiber; 51.1 mg of cholesterol, 237.4 mg of sodium and 343 mg. Potassium.

Ingredients:
  • 350gr cooked bow ties 
  • 400gr broccoli florets 
  • 4 bacon slices 
  • 100ml evaporated milk 
  • Parmesan cheese 
  • Optional: Chili flakes 
Directions:
  • Boil pasta according package directions. 
  • In the remaining 3 minutes, add the broccoli and cook. Before drain the pasta, reserve ½ cup of the cooking water. 
  • Meanwhile, cut the bacon in small pieces and saute in the skillet until it get crispy. 
  • Add the evaporated milk and the reserved cooking water from the pasta. Bring it to boil and let simmer for 5 minuts or until the sauce starts to thicken. 
  • Add the pasta and broccoli into the sauce, mix well and top with grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of pepper 

TIPS
  • If you want to add some kick flavors, you can use chili flakes or for a deep flavor, 1 teaspoon of smoke paprika. 
  • If you can't find bow tie pasta, another one that suits well in this recipe are rigatoni or rotini. A medium size pasta.
Enjoy it!;
XOXO

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