Description
A delightful twist on a classic favorite—Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Pesto Pasta combines crispy bacon, earthy Brussels sprouts, and creamy pesto for a comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts
- 6 slices bacon
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and let drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add shredded Brussels sprouts and sauté until tender.
- Add the cooked pasta, pesto, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with additional Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
For an extra kick, consider adding crushed red pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg