Brussels Sprouts Carbonara

Name: Brussels Sprouts Carbonara
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 3/4 cups Parmesan Cheese; 1/4 cup loosely packed basil; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 12 oz Delallo fusilli; 3 oz diced pancetta; 2 cloves crushed garlic; 1/4 cup chopped shallots; 10 oz Brussels sprouts; kosher salt; fresh black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
365 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
American

Brussels Sprouts Carbonara

Iris Warren

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Brussels Sprouts Carbonara – This dish combines a few of my favorite things, caramelized shredded brussels sprouts, pasta and pancetta in a delicious, creamy sauce that takes about 15 minutes to make.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 large eggs
3/4 cups Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup loosely packed basil (chopped)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 oz Delallo fusilli (gluten-free or wheat)
3 oz diced pancetta
2 cloves crushed garlic
1/4 cup chopped shallots
10 oz Brussels sprouts (shredded)
kosher salt
fresh black pepper (to taste)

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Instructions

Whisk eggs, 1/2 cup of the cheese, basil and crushed red pepper if using; set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
In a large deep nonstick skillet, saute pancetta and shallots about 3 minutes, add the garlic and saute another minute.
Add the shredded brussels sprouts, and black pepper and saute another 8 -10 minutes, until slightly caramelized. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water just before draining, then drain and add to the skillet and mix well with brussels sprouts.
Slowly, a tablespoon at a time, add 1/4 cup of the water to the egg mixture and mix well, slowly add to pasta stirring well, add additional reserved pasta water 1/4 cup at a time as needed, stirring and finish with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Serve right away.

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Serving 11/4 cups Calories 365kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 541mg (23%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 2g (4%)