Orecchiette With Brussels Sprouts Recipe Recipes Net

Ingredients

8ozorecchiette pasta

8ozBrussels sprouts

4slicesbacon,chopped

2clovesgarlic,minced

¼tspred pepper flakes

¼cupwhite wine

¼cupchicken stock

½tsplemon zest

⅔cupheavy cream

¼cupParmesan cheese,grated

parsley,for garnish, optional

½lemon,optional

Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain while reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

With a sharp knife or mandoline, slice Brussels sprouts very thinly.

Cook bacon over medium heat until browned and crisp. Remove from pan and set aside reserving drippings.

Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook just for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir in white wine and chicken stock. Simmer for about 5 minutes until reduced by half.

Stir in lemon zest and heavy cream. Simmer for 5 additional minutes.

Add brussels sprouts and 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese and cook for 2 minutes.

Add pasta and heat through (add pasta water if needed).

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Then, sprinkle with bacon, Parmesan, and squeeze half a lemon over the top (optional). Serve immediately.