Spicy Turkey Bacon Broccoli Orecchiette
Spicy Turkey Bacon Broccoli Orecchiette is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave a comforting yet exciting meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish combines tender orecchiette pasta with crispy Turkey bacon and fresh broccoli, all enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce enhanced by the unique heat of gochujang.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ½ ounces orecchiette
- 1 small broccoli head, chopped
- 7 ounces Turkey bacon bits
- 1 brown onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot.
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic while the water heats.
- Cook orecchiette for 3 minutes less than package instructions; add broccoli for the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- In a skillet, cook Turkey bacon until crispy; add onion and garlic until softened.
- Stir in thyme, tomato paste, and gochujang; pour in heavy cream and simmer gently.
- Combine drained pasta and broccoli with sauce; toss well.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg