Pasta With Bacon Brussel Sprouts And Lemon Zest Food

PASTA WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BACON

Steps:

• Heat a dry large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Add enough oil to bacon fat in skillet to total 2 tablespoons. Add garlic, shallots, and sprouts; cook, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 3 minutes. Add stock; season with salt and pepper. Cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed and sprouts are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta. Cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid; return pasta to pot.
• Stir in sprouts mixture, reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid, and cheese. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; add sage and bacon. Toss until combined. Serve with more cheese.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON AND LEMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut the brussels sprouts down to the root end, but do not cut completely in half.
• Cut the lemon in half lengthwise then thinly slice crosswise.
• Heat salted water to boiling and cook the brussel sprouts until they are crisp-tender, approximately 5 minutes. Drain.
• Arrange the brussels sprouts singly on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle and lemon slices and bacon, salt and pepper; stirring to combine.
• Roast the brussels sprouts until tender and beginning to turn brown. Stir the brussel sprouts every 10 minutes; about 30 mintutes total roasting time.
• Transfer to serving platter and serve hot.

PASTA WITH BACON, BRUSSEL SPROUTS, AND LEMON ZEST

Steps:

• Preparation 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. 2. While pasta cooks, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add Brussels sprouts and garlic to drippings in pan; sauté 4 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in bacon, lemon rind, juice, butter, salt, and peppers. Add pasta to skillet; toss to combine. Serve immediately.