Ingredients
1lbfresh brussels sprouts,ends trimmed and any yellowed/browned outer leaves removed, then sliced in half
3tbspolive oil,divided
½tspkosher salt
½tspfreshly-ground black pepper
1lborecchiette,or any pasta
4chicken sausage links
5clovesgarlic,peeled and thinly sliced
⅓cupPesto
Parmesan cheese,for serving
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix together brussels sprouts, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper. Gently stir until well-combined.
Prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then spread the brussels sprouts on it evenly. Roast for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once partway through, or until they are crispy on the outside and cooked on the inside. Remove from oven and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until nearly-browned. Add the garlic, and continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the sausage is browned.
Cook the pasta in generously-salted boiling water until al dente according to the package directions. Once the pasta is cooked, drain the water (reserving ¼ cup pasta water), and then toss together the pasta, pesto, cooked sausage and garlic, and brussels sprouts. Add in some of the reserved pasta water if needed for extra moisture.
Serve warm, and sprinkle with freshly-grated Parmesan cheese.
