Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pesto Pasta
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
382 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pesto Pasta
Description
Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pesto Pasta starts by cooking pasta shells until tender. Brussels sprouts are thinly sliced or shredded, then sautéed with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in reserved bacon fat for flavor. Garlic is added briefly to enhance aroma. Cooked bacon is chopped and combined with the sautéed sprouts, pasta, pesto, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese in a skillet.
The mix of sautéed brussels sprouts brings a slightly nutty and sweet flavor, complemented by smoky, crisp bacon pieces. Pesto adds herbaceous depth while lemon juice brightens the dish, and Parmesan enriches it with savory tang. The pasta shells hold the mix well, allowing each component to meld.
This pasta dish works well as a flavorful lunch or dinner, providing a combination of textures from tender sprouts and crispy bacon with creamy pesto and cheese. It can be served with extra Parmesan for topping. Using pre-shredded brussels sprouts can save preparation time without compromising taste.
Ingredients
- 4 lices Bacon cooked and chopped
- 12 ounces Brussels sprouts
- 1 clove garlic grated or minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
- 8 ounces pasta shells gluten-free if needed, or similar shape/size, uncooked
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
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
- Purchasing pre-shredded Brussels sprouts can reduce prep time while maintaining dish quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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