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

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.

613

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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.

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Penne With Brussels Sprouts And Crisp Bacon

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