Penne With Brussels Sprouts And Crisp Bacon Recipe

Name: Penne With Brussels Sprouts And Crisp Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne pasta, uncooked; 3 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 slices bacon; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth; 3/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated and divided; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted and chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

12 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
3 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 slices bacon
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
3/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated and divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted and chopped (optional)

1
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well.
2
Trim Brussels Sprouts, discarding the tough outer leaves and trimming off about 1/4-inch from stems. **Don't trim too much from the stems, or the sprouts will fall apart.
3
Steam Brussels Sprouts, covered, 7 minutes or until tender;drain and sprinkle with salt.
4
Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 teaspoons drippings in pan; crumble bacon and set aside.
5
Add Brussels Sprouts to the bacon drippings in pan; saute 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
6
Stir in cooked pasta; cover mixture and keep warm.
7
Combine milk, flour, and broth, stirring well with a whisk.
8
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
9
Gradually add milk mixture; stirring constantly with a whisk until well blended.
10
Cook for 6 minutes or until thickened; stir in 1/4 cup cheese, stirring cheese until melted.
11
Pour sauce over pasta mixture, tossing to coat.
12
Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, nuts, bacon, and pepper; Serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces penne pasta, uncooked, 3 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 slices bacon, and more.

Yes, Penne With Brussels Sprouts And Crisp Bacon falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Penne With Brussels Sprouts And Crisp Bacon

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