Method Steps

1. Step 1: Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the penne according to the packet instructions.

   Ingredients used in this step:

   • 300 g penne

2. Step 2: Chop the broccoli into small florets.

   Ingredients used in this step:

   • 0 ¹/₂ floret broccoli

3. Step 3: Add the broccoli to the pasta water for the final 3-4 minutes of cooking time.

4. Step 4: Meanwhile, chop the bacon rashers and finely dice the white onion.

   Ingredients used in this step:

   • 1 white onion
   • 4 bacon rashers

5. Step 5: Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the bacon until crispy.

6. Step 6: Add the diced onion to the bacon and fry for a further 5 minutes until softened.

7. Step 7: Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving a splash of the cooking water.

8. Step 8: Add the pasta, broccoli, crème fraîche, and a splash of the pasta water to the frying pan with the bacon and onion.

   Ingredients used in this step:

   • 300 g creme fraiche

9. Step 9: Stir everything together over a low heat until the sauce is creamy and coats the pasta.

10. Step 10: Season generously with black pepper and a little sea salt before serving.

    Ingredients used in this step:

    • 2 ¹/₂ ml sea salt
    • 2 ¹/₂ ml ground black pepper