PENNE WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CHILE AND PANCETTA
Pasta and sliced brussels sprouts make a good pair, the softened green shreds commingling with the chewy noodles in the sauce. Here that sauce is a simple one with big flavors: pancetta, rosemary, garlic and chile. The raw brussels are then added to the pan. A splash of lemon juice at the end is a bright touch. Within 30 minutes, dinner is ready. Vary this recipe at will - use regular bacon instead of pancetta, or skip the meat altogether and use extra cheese to make a satisfying vegetarian main course. Use a knife or a food processor (fitted with the slicing blade) to cut the brussels. A mandoline works too but isn't necessary, because the brussels don't need to be paper thin, or uniform in size. These are unfussy slices you can do by hand.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring large pot heavily salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook until pasta is just al dente (do not overcook).
- Meanwhile, heat large sauté pan over high heat and add the olive oil. When oil is hot, add the pancetta and rosemary, and sauté until the fat on the pancetta starts to turn translucent and very lightly brown, about 1 minute. Add the garlic, chile and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and sauté until garlic and pancetta turn richly brown, about 3 minutes. Add the brussels sprouts, a large pinch of salt and a splash of water to pan, and sauté until sprouts just start to soften, about 2 minutes. Spread sprouts mixture in pan and press down to flatten. Let it sear for a minute, then stir it up and repeat. This helps brown the sprouts. Add the butter, and sauté for another minute.
- Drain penne and add it to pan with brussels sprouts mixture. Cook, tossing, until everything is well mixed. Spoon into pasta bowls and top with a drizzle of oil and lemon juice, and a little cheese if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 701, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 100 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 668 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Ms Fair
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavors and the Brussels sprouts were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Ponkos Goswami
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The Brussels sprouts are roasted to perfection and the pancetta adds a nice salty touch.
Tajuddin Taju
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The Brussels sprouts are always cooked perfectly and the pancetta adds a nice salty touch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Kenniyah Mix
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The Brussels sprouts were roasted to perfection and the pancetta added a nice salty touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.
Adamari Chavez
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavors and the Brussels sprouts were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Shari Hashibira
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The Brussels sprouts are roasted to perfection and the pancetta adds a nice salty touch.
Kidanemariam Amenu
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The Brussels sprouts are always cooked perfectly and the pancetta adds a nice salty touch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mis Akhi
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The Brussels sprouts were roasted to perfection and the pancetta added a nice salty touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.
Princemarvelchloe Amajoyi
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavors and the Brussels sprouts were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Dodo Bird
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The Brussels sprouts are roasted to perfection and the pancetta adds a nice salty touch.
M Mfarhan
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The Brussels sprouts are always cooked perfectly and the pancetta adds a nice salty touch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mr Oranje
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The Brussels sprouts were crispy and flavorful, and the pancetta added a nice smoky flavor.
Tigistu Temesgen
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of flavors and textures. The Brussels sprouts were roasted to perfection and the pancetta added a nice salty touch.
Lucky Chandan
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the Brussels sprouts were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.