
Level up Nonna’s classic penne by adding a creamy rustic twist that is sure to impress even the harshest of critics. The secret step is to add broccoli into the creamy herby sauce, which bulks up this bountiful pasta bowl with extra flavour and some necessary veg!
1 packet
Baby Spinach Leaves
1 packet
Broccoli
1 sachet
Chilli Flakes
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 packet
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk;)
1 packet
Penne
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy.)
1 sachet
Vegetable Stock Pot
1
Chicken Breast Strips
1 packet
Light Cooking Cream
(Contains: Milk;)
1 packet
Garlic Paste
100 g
Bacon
1 drizzle
olive oil

• Boil the kettle. • Half-fill a medium saucepan with boiling water and add a generous pinch of salt. • Cook penne in boiling water until ‘al dente’, 12 minutes. • Reserve pasta water (1/3 cup for 2 people / 2/3 cup for 4 people). Drain penne, then return to saucepan with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.

• Meanwhile, cut bacon into 1cm pieces. In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. When oil is hot, cook chicken breast strips, diced bacon and broccoli florets, tossing, until just browned, 4-5 minutes.

• Reduce heat to medium, then stir in garlic paste, garlic & herb seasoning, light cooking cream, stock concentrate and the reserved pasta water until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. • Remove pan from heat, then add cooked penne and baby spinach leaves, tossing until well combined. Season to taste.

• Divide creamy chicken, bacon and broccoli pasta between bowls. • Top with Parmesan cheese and a pinch of chilli flakes (if using).