Bacon Brussels Sprouts Spaghetti
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.