Bacon, broccoli and brussels sprout pasta bake

Bacon, broccoli and brussels sprout pasta bake

Give brussels sprouts a new lease of life in this hearty pasta bake recipe. On the table and ready to eat in less than an hour – an easy, family-appropriate midweek meal.

Bacon, broccoli and brussels sprout pasta bake

  • Serves icon Serves 4
  • Time icon Hands-on time 20 min, oven time 20-25 min

Give brussels sprouts a new lease of life in this hearty pasta bake recipe. On the table and ready to eat in less than an hour – an easy, family-appropriate midweek meal.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
622kcals
Fat
21.8g (9.1g saturated)
Protein
31.2g
Carbohydrates
69.1g (12.7g saturated)
Fibre
12.5g
Salt
2.9 salt

Ingredients

  • 1 broccoli, cut into florets
  • 200g brussels sprouts, finely shredded
  • 200g British free-range smoked bacon lardons
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 680g passata
  • 400g pack fresh penne pasta
  • Dollop mascarpone or cream cheese
  • Handful basil leaves, torn
  • 50g mature cheddar, grated

You’ll also need…

  • 2 litre ovenproof baking dish
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Method

  1. Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Put the broccoli and sprouts into a colander and pour over a kettle of freshly boiled. Leave to steam.
  2. Heat a large saucepan, then fry the bacon until crisp. Turn down the heat and add the onion and garlic, stirring so the garlic doesn’t burn. Once the onion has softened a little, pour in the passata, add the steamed green veg and simmer for 5-6 minutes.
  3. Stir in the pasta with the mascarpone and basil, season well, then spoon into the baking dish. Top with the cheddar, then bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
622kcals
Fat
21.8g (9.1g saturated)
Protein
31.2g
Carbohydrates
69.1g (12.7g saturated)
Fibre
12.5g
Salt
2.9 salt

delicious. tips

  1. Replace the bacon with cubes of chorizo for a smoky, spicy flavour.

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