Bacon Brussels Sprouts Spaghetti
Recipes Italian Main Dish Meal ideas Pasta Quick and Easy
Description
You will be pleasantly surprised at how well spaghetti goes with brussels sprouts and bacon. Garnish it with cheese and you have a fantastic meal. Serve it with garlic toast.
Ingredients
12 oz. spaghetti or other pasta
8 slices bacon, chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and thinly sliced
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
freshly squeezed juice from 1/2 lemon
2 T. butter
2 T. all-purpose flour
1 c. milk
1 c. low-sodium chicken stock/broth
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 c. shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
Directions
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In a large pot of well salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes; drain; return to pot.
While spaghetti is boiling, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 8 minutes. Drain off half the fat; return to heat. Add shallot, garlic, and brussels sprouts; season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice; cook until sprouts are tender and starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate/platter.
Cheese sauce:
To skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add flour; stir until golden, 1 minute. Pour over milk and chicken stock/broth; season with pepper; let simmer until thickened, 3 minutes. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until creamy.
Add cooked pasta; stir to coat completely. Return brussels-bacon mixture to pasta and toss until just combined.
Taste and adjust seasonings.
Serve with more Parmesan cheese.
4 servings.