Penne with broccoli and bacon

Step 1

Cook pasta in a saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions until al dente, adding the broccoli in the last 1 minute of cooking. Drain well.

Step 2

Meanwhile, use a zester to remove rind from lemon. (see notes). Juice the lemon.

Step 3

Heat the oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the bacon to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until lightly golden. Add the garlic and chilli to the pan and cook for 1 minute or until aromatic. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Add the bacon mixture, pine nuts, lemon rind and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice to the pasta mixture. Gently toss to combine.

Step 5

Spoon pasta evenly among serving bowls. Top with shaved parmesan and serve immediately.