Lemon Fettuccine with Broccoli and Pancetta "Croutons"

Ingredients for Lemon Fettuccine with Broccoli and Pancetta "Croutons"

• 110g 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 450g broccoli crowns)

• 250g fresh or dried fettuccine

• 60ml (1/2 stick) butter, melted

• 60ml 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

How to make Lemon Fettuccine with Broccoli and Pancetta "Croutons"

Sauté 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.

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