By mproctor
Brussels sprout bacon pasta
4 steps
Prep:10minCook:20min
To save time you can buy a bag of pre-shredded brussels sprouts.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:03:56 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
50
Low
Glycemic Load
26
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories434.3 kcal (22%)
Total Fat17.7 g (25%)
Carbs51 g (20%)
Sugars3.7 g (4%)
Protein18.5 g (37%)
Sodium664.7 mg (33%)
Fiber5.1 g (18%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

4slices of bacon
cooked and chopped

12 ouncesbrussels sprouts

1clove garlic
grated, or minced

¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes

kosher salt
to taste

fresh ground black pepper
to taste

8 ouncespasta shells
uncooked, or similar shape/size, gluten-free if needed

3 tablespoonspesto

1lemon juiced

¼ cupshredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
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