Butterfly Pasta with Bacon and Broccoli

By srumbel

This pasta recipe that is loaded with crispy bacon, crunchy broccoli, and copious amounts of melty mozzarella cheese? This is probably the one we repeat the most. Every single person in my family gets excited when they see me pulling the ingredients out.
from bunsinmyoven.com

Ingredients

• 1 pound farfalle (butterfly shaped) pasta
• 1 pound bacon
• 12 ounces fresh broccoli florets
• 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, dice the bacon into bite sized pieces and add to a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until just beginning to crispy.
Add the broccoli directly to the bacon without draining the grease. Cook for 3 minutes or until broccoli is tender-crisp.
When pasta is cooked to your liking, drain and return to pot. Add the mozzarella cheese and stir a few times to mix it together.
Pour the bacon and broccoli over the pasta and stir well to mix everything together as the cheese melts.
Serve hot.

Yield: serves 6-8