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Brussels Sprouts Carbonara

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

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  1. Whisk eggs, 1/2 cup of the cheese, basil and crushed red pepper if using; set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
  3. In a large deep nonstick skillet, saute pancetta and shallots about 3 minutes, add the garlic and saute another minute.
  4. Add the shredded brussels sprouts, and black pepper and saute another 8 -10 minutes, until slightly caramelized. Remove from heat.
  5. Meanwhile cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
  6. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water just before draining, then drain and add to the skillet and mix well with brussels sprouts.
  7. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 365

% 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.