Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare the broccoli: remove the stem and cut the florets, then break them into smaller pieces. Once the water is boiling, add the cleaned florets and cook for 5-6 minutes.

While the broccoli is cooking, chop the onion and sauté it in a skillet with olive oil. Add the diced bacon and cook for a few minutes until browned.

Use the broccoli cooking water to cook the pasta. Taste and adjust the salt if needed by adding more water.

When the pasta is al dente, drain it, reserving some of the cooking water. Add the pasta to the skillet. Stir in the grated Parmesan and toss quickly (for a creamier texture, add a little reserved cooking water). Plate and serve hot.

If you love broccoli and are looking for an easy and creative pasta dish, try my Linguine with Green Cream and Walnuts.