Lemon Fettuccine with Broccoli and Pancetta Croutons
- 4 ounces 1/4- to 1/3- inch-thick slices pancetta (Italian bacon) or thick-cut bacon slices, cut into 1/4- to1/3-inch cubes
- 5 1/2 cups 1-inch broccoli florets (from 1 pound broccoli crowns)
- 9 ounces fresh or dried fettuccine
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Saute pancetta in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until almost crisp and brown.
- Transfer to paper towels.
- Cook broccoli in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender but still bright green, about 3 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to medium bowl.
- Add pasta to same boiling water; cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Drain pasta; return to same pot.
- Add next 5 ingredients.
- Toss over low heat to coat.
- Add pancetta, broccoli, and cheese; toss to blend.
- Season pasta with pepper.
pancetta, broccoli, butter, olive oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, thyme, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lemon-fettuccine-with-broccoli-and-pancetta-croutons-242484 (may not work)