Pasta with Bacon and Brussel Sprouts is a match made in heaven - you get to eat your vegetables and have your bacon, too. It's a perfect dinner in the autumn season when cool grey weather beckons rich and hearty ingredients. Full of healthy crucifers, studded with crispy bacon and bound with a semi-light sauce of chicken stock and cream, it's at once rich and fresh. This recipe is easy and quick to make with ingredients readily available, making it a great candidate for a weeknight meal.
Pasta with Bacon and Brussel Sprouts
For a twist, substitute brussel sprouts with cauliflower or broccoli. Just be sure not to omit the bacon. Serves 4.
1 pound orrechiette or conchiglie pasta
1/2 pound bacon, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
3/4 pound brussel sprouts, trimmed and halved
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
While the pasta is cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until fat is rendered and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with a paper towel. Discard all but one tablespoon bacon fat from skillet. Add brussel sprouts and saute until they start to soften. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, 1 minutes. Add chicken stock and continue to cook until brussel sprouts are tender. Add cream and simmer until reduced and thickened. Stir in salt and pepper.
Add brussel sprouts and bacon to the pasta. Toss with cheese to combine. Serve with extra cheese on the side.
If you like this, you might enjoy these recipes from TasteFood:
Bacon, Broccoli and Tomato Pasta
Orecchietti with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
or these brussel sprout recipes from the food blogs:
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar from Kalyn's Kitchen
Hashed Brussel Sprouts with Lemon from Simply Recipes
Shaved Brussel Sprouts with Red Onion, Lemon and Pecorino from Food52
Roasted Brussel Sprouts au Gratin from Closet Cooking
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