Penne with Garlicky Broccolini

Recipe View 8 mins Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining. (8-10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins While the pasta cooks, place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, flipping occasionally. Remove bacon from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve the bacon fat in the skillet. (5-7 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Add half of the minced garlic to the skillet with the bacon fat and cook over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes, being careful not to burn it. (2-3 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Add the broccolini to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until it turns bright green and is tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (3-4 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Stir in the remaining minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. (1 minute)

Recipe View 1 mins Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the broccolini mixture. Toss to combine. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce that coats the pasta. (1-2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Crumble the cooked bacon over the pasta. Toss gently to combine. (1-2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.