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Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pesto Pasta Recipe

Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pesto Pasta Recipe
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Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pesto Pasta is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the earthy taste of brussels sprouts with the savory goodness of bacon and the freshness of pesto, all tossed with pasta for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Bacon:

  • 4 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped

Brussels Sprouts:

  • 12 ounces brussels sprouts

Pasta:

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta shells or similar shape/size, gluten-free if needed

Seasonings:

  • 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Pesto:

  • 3 tablespoons pesto

Additional:

  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain. While the pasta cooks, thinly slice the brussels sprouts or use the shredding attachment on a food processor.
  2. Cook the bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels, chop when cool, and reserve one tablespoon of the bacon grease in the skillet.
  3. Sauté the brussels sprouts: Add the shredded brussels sprouts and red pepper flakes to the skillet with bacon grease. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until tender, then add the garlic and sauté briefly.
  4. Combine ingredients: Add the chopped bacon, cooked pasta, pesto, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir until well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Serve: Top the dish with extra parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

  • You can customize this dish by adding cherry tomatoes or pine nuts for extra flavor and texture.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of pesto to suit your taste preferences.

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