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

Steps

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Cheese sauce: