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 uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta); 3 cups trimmed, halved Brussels sprouts (about 1 pound); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 bacon slices; 1 cup 1% low-fat milk; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon butter; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided; 1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts, toasted; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

12 ounces uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
3 cups trimmed, halved Brussels sprouts (about 1 pound)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 bacon slices
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting the salt and fat. Drain well.
2
Steam Brussels sprouts, covered, 7 minutes or until tender. Drain and sprinkle with salt.
3
Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in pan. Crumble bacon; set aside.
4
Add Brussels sprouts to the bacon drippings in pan; saute 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in cooked pasta; cover mixture, and keep warm.
5
Combine milk, flour, and broth, stirring well with a whisk. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add milk mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk until well blended. Cook for 6 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Pour sauce over pasta mixture, tossing to coat. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, nuts, bacon, and pepper; serve immediately.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta), 3 cups trimmed, halved Brussels sprouts (about 1 pound), 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 bacon slices, 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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