In a large pot with boiled salted water, cook the pasta. Drain and let it cool for a few minutes.
water, 1 pound pasta
Cut the bacon into small pieces. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon, previously cut in cubes, season it with black pepper and cook until golden and crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan. You can place it on a plate with paper to get out the oils.
12 oz bacon
Make the dressing:
In a small bowl pour the bacon fat and let it cool slightly. In the same bowl add the vinegar and mustard and stir to combine.
¼ cup malt vinegar, 1 tbsp mustard, Around ½ cup bacon fat
Cut the broccoli into small florets and then arrange them into one layer on the baking sheet previously prepared with parchment paper. Pour with the olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F (205°C) for about 20 minutes or until lightly golden and tender.
pinch of ground black pepper, 2 tbsp olive oil, pinch of salt, 1 head broccoli
Make the broccoli coating:
In another bowl make the coating for the broccoli by mixing together the breadcrumbs, lemon zest, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Stir until everything is combined and add the melted butter. Stir again and you should end up with a thick mixture.
1 cup bread crumbs, zest of 1 lemon, 2 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp melted butter
Once the broccoli gets soft pour the coating mixture on the. Return to the oven for about 5 minutes more.
Place the pasta in a big bowl, pour the dressing over, add the broccoli and the bacon, stir everything together and serve in smaller dishes.