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Season the bacon liberally with black pepper.
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I love Turkey Bacon but it needs the extra kick of pepper.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add bacon, and cook until crisp (about 6-8 minutes).
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Watch the bacon and turn frequently.
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I find that Turkey bacon burns much easier than regular as it has less fat.
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Once the bacon is finished cooking, remove bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
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Add enough olive oil to the skillet to total about 2 Tablespoons.
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Add garlic, shallots, and sprouts.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Cook for about 3 minutes, or until the sprouts begin to brown.
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Add the stock.
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Season again with salt and pepper.
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Cook about 10-12 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
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In the meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt, and cook the pasta according to the manufacturer's directions.
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Be careful not to over cook.
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Drain but reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
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Return pasta to the pot.
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Stir in brussels sprouts mixture, cooking liquid, cheese, sage, and bacon.
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Drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
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Stir until well combined.
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Serve along side your favorite main dish or as a main dish on its own.
