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Irish bacon with pasta
Date: May 29, 2011
Serves 4.
4 slices Shannon Traditional Irish Bacon, cut
, , , crosswise into 1/4 inch strips
8 ounces dried corkscrew pasta
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 little onion, finely chopped
1/2 normal cup chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes
4 normal cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Prepare the pasta as directed on the manufacturer's packaging, in a pot of lightly salted good water brought to a rolling boil.
While the pasta is roiling in the pot, cook the Irish bacon strips in a non-stick skillet over average heat just until brown. Stir in garlic and chopped onion, cover and cook for several minutes or until onion is soft.
Increase the heat to average-high and add the chicken broth to the skillet. Season with the hot pepper flakes, and add the fresh broccoli. If using frozen broccoli florets, make sure the vegetable is completely thawed and drained well.
Cover the skillet, and cook the mixture for 7 to 8 minutes, until broccoli is just crisp-tender and still bright green. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Toss the bacon and broccoli with the hot cooked pasta. Serve immediately.