Brussels Sprouts Carbonara
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Brussels Sprouts Carbonara
Description
Brussels Sprouts Carbonara brings together sautéed shredded Brussels sprouts with crispy diced pancetta, garlic, and shallots. The pancetta and aromatics create a flavorful base, while caramelized sprouts add a slight sweetness and texture. This mixture is combined with fusilli pasta cooked al dente, allowing the sauce to cling well.
The carbonara sauce is made from whisked eggs, Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, and optional crushed red pepper flakes for a gentle heat. Reserved pasta water is used gradually to loosen the sauce, ensuring a creamy consistency that coats each pasta piece without scrambling the eggs.
Served immediately, the dish offers a rich and comforting meal where the smoky pancetta and sharp cheese flavor meld with the earthy Brussels sprouts and fresh basil. It works well for a satisfying lunch or dinner and can be paired with a simple green salad or crusty bread to round out the meal.
Ingredients
- 2 egg large
- 3/4 cups Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 cup basil chopped, loosely packed
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional, crushed
- 12 oz fusilli pasta gluten-free or wheat, Delallo brand
- 3 oz pancetta diced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/4 cup shallot chopped
- 10 oz Brussels sprouts (shredded)
- kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, fresh
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.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value*
| 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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