Ingredients

  • 12 oz. linguine
  • 3 slice bacon
  • 1 bunch broccoli
  • 1 c. chicken broth
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile fry bacon in a large nonstick skillet 4 to 5 minutes until crisp.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Discard drippings.
  • Add broccoli to pasta and cook 5 minutes longer or until broccoli is tender and pasta is firm-tender.
  • Drain in a colander and return both to the pot.
  • While pasta and broccoli cook, bring broth and garlic to a simmer in the skillet.
  • Crumble in bacon.
  • Cover and simmer 2 minutes or until garlic is tender.
  • Whisk flour into milk.
  • Stir into simmering broth mixture and simmer 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
  • Pour over pasta and broccoli in pot.
  • Add cheese, butter and pepper.
  • Toss to mix and coat.