Description
This Spicy Bacon Broccoli Orecchiette combines creamy pasta and the fiery kick of gochujang for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Orecchiette
- 2 cups Broccoli
- 1 medium Brown Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 6 oz Bacon
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2 tbsp Gochujang Paste
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water over high heat.
- Dice one brown onion and mince a few cloves of fresh garlic. Chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Add the orecchiette and cook for 3 minutes less than package instructions, adding the broccoli when 3 minutes remain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon for about 5-7 minutes until crispy.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in dried thyme, tomato paste, and gochujang, then add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Drain orecchiette and broccoli, reserving ½ cup of the cooking water.
- Add the drained orecchiette and broccoli to the skillet with the sauce and toss, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of salt. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute orecchiette with penne or fusilli.
- For a dairy-free option, use soy cream or coconut cream.
- Adjust the gochujang to taste or use chili paste for less sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Spicy Bacon Broccoli Orecchiette, Pasta, Weeknight Dinner, Comfort Food