SPAGHETTI WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BACON

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A favorite side dish, caramelized brussels with bacon, becomes a hearty weeknight main.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/4 pounds brussels sprouts, thinly sliced (8 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 pound spaghetti
4 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; remove all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet.
  • Add half of sprouts and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender and browned, about 7 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to plate with bacon. (If skillet is getting dark, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water and scrape up browned bits from bottom, leaving them in skillet.) Add 1 tablespoon oil; repeat with remaining sprouts. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain, reserving 1 1/4 cups pasta water.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and garlic to skillet and cook over low, stirring, until just beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add pasta, reserved pasta water, and cheese; stir to coat, 2 minutes. Serve immediately, topped with bacon, brussels sprouts, and more cheese.

faithmarie toles
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This dish is a bit heavy for my taste. I would probably use less bacon next time.


Aamir Tiktok
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I'm not a big fan of bacon, so I omitted it from the recipe. The dish was still very flavorful and satisfying.


lonlongnon jeannine Kouassi
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the brussels sprouts in this spaghetti.


Allah Ditta
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a keeper!


yasir mehmood5
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Zakki Zakk
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Md Basir
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.


Ansari
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I'm not a huge fan of brussels sprouts, but I really enjoyed them in this dish. They were roasted perfectly and had a slightly caramelized flavor.


Devashti Ramdin
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I would have liked the dish to be a bit spicier, so I added a pinch of red pepper flakes. It gave it a nice kick without overpowering the other flavors.


SISTE Khan
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This dish was easy to make and didn't require any special ingredients. I had everything I needed in my pantry already.


Taurai Ncube
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well the brussels sprouts and bacon paired together. The sweetness of the sprouts balanced out the saltiness of the bacon perfectly.


Umeer Khan
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This spaghetti dish was a hit with my family! The brussels sprouts added a nice crunch and the bacon gave it a smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.