Spicy Bacon Broccoli Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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8 ½ oz orecchiette
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Salt, to taste
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1 small broccoli head, chopped into bite-sized pieces
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7 oz bacon bits
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1 brown onion, diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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2 tbsp gochujang paste, more or less to taste
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1 ½ cup heavy cream
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Freshly ground black pepper, for serving
# Instructions:
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Set a large pot with salted water over high heat and bring to a boil.
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Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Remove and discard the broccoli stem, then separate the head into florets and chop into bite-sized pieces.
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Add the orecchiette to boiling water and cook for 3 minutes less than the package instructions. Add broccoli florets to the same pot and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
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Heat a skillet over high heat, add the bacon, and cook until crispy. Add onion and garlic, and sauté for 2 minutes.
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Stir in dried thyme, tomato paste, and gochujang paste. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low.
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Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving ½ cup of the cooking water. Add the orecchiette, broccoli, and a splash of the reserved water to the sauce. Toss to coat.
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Taste and season with a pinch of salt. Finish with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Reserve a portion of the pasta cooking water to help adjust the sauce consistency.