Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pesto Pasta

Name: Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices of bacon; 12 ounces Brussels sprouts; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste; 8 ounces uncooked pasta shells or similar shape/size; 3 tablespoons pesto; 1 lemon; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
382 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pesto Pasta

Lindsey Herring

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Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pesto Pasta is a simple, but hearty weeknight meal that only takes 30 minutes to make!

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Ingredients

Servings

4 slices of bacon cooked and chopped
12 ounces Brussels sprouts
1 clove garlic grated or minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
8 ounces uncooked pasta shells or similar shape/size gluten-free if needed
3 tablespoons pesto
1 lemon juiced
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

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.
In a large skillet cook the bacon. Drain on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle. Reserve one tablespoon of the bacon grease in the skillet and discard the rest.
Add in the shredded brussels sprouts and red pepper flakes, season with salt pepper. Sauté for 3-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in the garlic and sauté another 30 seconds.
Add the chopped bacon, pasta, pesto, lemon juice and parmesan cheese into the skillet. Stir everything together until combined. Taste for seasoning and serve topped with extra parmesan cheese.

Notes

To save time you can buy a bag of pre-shredded brussels sprouts.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 382kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 360mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 382 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	382kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	51g	17%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	8g	47%
Cholesterol	18mg	6%
Sodium	360mg	15%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	3g	6%