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Brussel Sprout Carbonara
Brussel Sprout Carbonara is the classic Italian comfort dish made even better with the addition of my favorite veggie!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 445 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 5 ounces pancetta cut in small dice
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 3/4 lb Fettuccine pasta
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese or an Italian blend, divided
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- lots of fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine to al dente in a large pot of heavily salted water (usually a minute or two BEFORE the package says so). While pasta cooks, make the carbonara sauce.
- Thinly slice the green parts of the sprouts, and discard the stems.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the pancetta for 3-4 minutes, until crispy. Add the Brussels sprouts and continue cooking for just a few minutes, until the sprouts have turned bright green and have softened a bit.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, beat the eggs well. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese.
- When the pasta is just al dente, remove from the pot with tongs and add directly into the skillet with the sprouts. *It's ok if a little of the pasta water gets in there too, it will help make the sauce creamy.
- Toss the pasta with the brussels sprouts and pancetta to combine, and then with the egg mixture, and the reserved 1/2 cup of cheese, making sure to get everything evenly coated. The eggs will cook as you toss the pasta over the heat. Serve asap with fresh parsley and lots of fresh cracked black pepper.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
445kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
147mg
(49%)
Sodium
702mg
(29%)
Potassium
625mg
(18%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1621IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
103mg
(114%)
Calcium
375mg
(38%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 702mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 625mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1621IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 103mg | 114% |
| Calcium | 375mg | 38% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.