Broccoli carbonara

Method

• 1
  Bring a saucepan of boiling salted water to the boil over high heat. Add broccoli. Simmer for 4 minutes or until tender crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon. Refresh under cold running water. Pat dry.
• 2
  Process broccoli, garlic, half the cheese and 1 tbs oil in a food processor until smooth. Season. Whisk cream, eggs and remaining cheese in a bowl.

• 3
  Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling water following packet directions until tender. Drain, reserving 2 tbs liquid. Return pasta and reserved liquid to pan.
• 4
  Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook bacon, stirring, for 6 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towel.
• 5
  Stir broccoli mixture and extra broccoli florets, if using, into pasta. Add cream mixture. Toss until well combined. Divide among bowls. Sprinkle with bacon and extra cheese. Season with pepper.