Creamy Bacon and Broccoli Penne

• Meanwhile, finely chop garlic. • Cut broccoli into small florets and roughly chop the stalk. • Grate zucchini.

Little cooks: Under adult supervision, older kids can help grate the zucchini!

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Cook diced bacon, breaking up with a spoon, until golden, 4-6 minutes.

• To the pan with the bacon, add the broccoli and zucchini and cook, tossing, until softened, 4-5 minutes. • Add the butter and stir to melt. Add the garlic and a pinch of chilli flakes (if using) and cook, tossing, until fragrant, 1 minute.

• Reduce heat to medium. Add light cooking cream and reserved pasta water. Stir to combine. • Add baby spinach leaves and stir through until wilted, 1-2 minutes. • Remove pan from heat, then add penne and 1/2 the Parmesan cheese, tossing to combine. • Season generously with salt and pepper.

Little cooks: Take the lead and stir the ingredients!