Bacon And Brussels Sprout Orecchiette Food

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND BALSAMIC

Steps:

• Combine Brussels sprouts and bacon in a cast iron skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until Brussels sprouts start to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Drizzle 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar on top.
• Transfer Brussels sprouts and bacon to a serving platter; drizzle remaining balsamic vinegar on top.

ORECCHIETTE WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BRATWURST

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the bratwurst and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the brussels sprouts, sauerkraut and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the brussels sprouts are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking water and drain the pasta. Return the pasta and reserved cooking water to the pot over low heat. Add the sausage mixture, Parmesan, sour cream and dill and stir until slightly thickened and saucy, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with more Parmesan, if desired.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
• Mix Brussels sprouts, bacon, onion, olive oil, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt together in a large bowl. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven until bacon is crispy and reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 40 minutes, stirring after 20 minutes.
• Remove from the oven. Toss with pine nuts and serve.

ORECCHIETTE WITH SPINACH, GARLIC AND BACON

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions on the box.
• While frying your bacon, defrost spinach in the microwave according to directions.
• Sauté onion in olive oil until tender; add the garlic and sauté two more minutes. Add the spinach to the onions.
• Crumble the bacon and add to the mixture.
• Turn the heat to low to keep spinach mixture warm while the pasta finishes cooking.
• When pasta is cooked, drain and place in shallow bowls, spoon spinach mixture over pasta and serve.
• •Serving Suggestion: Sprinkle grated cheese over top.

ORECCHIETTE WITH ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the Brussels sprouts, 3 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-40 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, cook orecchiette according to package directions; drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water., In a small skillet, saute onions and garlic in butter for 1-2 minutes. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half., In a food processor, combine the onion mixture, reserved pasta water and remaining salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth., In a large saucepan, combine the Brussels sprouts, orecchiette, onion mixture, cream cheese and remaining oil. Cook over medium heat until heated through and cream cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Garnish with parsley.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND SHALLOTS

Steps:

• 1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• 2.In oven safe skillet or casserole dish crisp bacon over medium high heat. About 8-10 minutes. Remove bacon and set aside on plate lined with paper towels. Dispose of fat in the skillet.
• 3.Return skillet to stovetop. Deglaze pan with white wine, scraping brown bits from bottom of pan.
• 4.Add shallots and sauté for about 5 minutes.
• 5.Add Brussels sprouts and olive oil and mix together to combine and evenly coat.
• 6.Place skillet in oven and roast for about 15-20 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
• 7.Remove from oven and add butter and bacon, toss to combine.
• 8.Salt and pepper to taste.