0 from 717 votes
Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pesto Pasta
Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pesto Pasta is a simple, but hearty weeknight meal that only takes 30 minutes to make!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 382 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
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.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- To save time you can buy a bag of pre-shredded brussels sprouts.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.