Lunch

Penne with Garlic Brocolli is for Lunch.

Penne with Garlic Brocolli takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Penne with Garlic Brocolli takes 15 minutes to cook.

Penne with Garlic Brocolli makes 7 servings.

The ingredients for Penne with Garlic Brocolli are:

1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
6 slices bacon
3/4 pound broccoli, cut into 1 inch pieces (I used 3 cups)
12 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Here is how you make Penne with Garlic Brocolli:

Directions 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. 2. Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Turn frequently to cook until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels. 3. Add half of the garlic to the bacon grease, and cook over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the broccoli, and continue to cook and stir for 3 or 4 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender but still bright green. Stir in the remaining garlic, salt and pepper. Add the pasta to the skillet, and stir to coat. Remove from the heat and mix in the Parmesan cheese, and crumble in the bacon. Toss again, and serve!Number of Servings: 7Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PURPLELIZ421.

The nutritional information for Penne with Garlic Brocolli is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 7
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 309.2

• Total Fat: 6.1 g
• Cholesterol: 10.3 mg
• Sodium: 230.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 51.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
• Protein: 14.0 g