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Caramelized Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy, comforting pasta that has got to be the perfect food to welcome Monday. A Monday complete with bacon and mascarpone cheese is definitely a good one in my book.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Tieghan Gerard📖 halfbakedharvest
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●pan
- ●skillet
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and prepare according to directions. Drain and set aside.
2
Heat a large skillet with high sides over medium-high heat and cook bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Remove all but one tablespoon of bacon fat from the pan and then add 1 tablespoon olive oil over high heat. Add garlic and saute for ⏱️ 30 seconds. Add the brussels sprouts in a single layer and sprinkle with brown sugar and salt. Let sit ⏱️ 1 minute and stir. Continue to saute for another ⏱️ 4-5 minutes, until bright green and tender. Now add the pecans and cook another ⏱️ 3-5 minutes. Remove everything from the pan and carefully wipe the pan clean.
olive oil1 tablespoongarlic (minced or grated)1 clovebrown sugar2 tablespoons
3
To the same pan add the butter, milk and mascarpone cheese. Bring to a boil and simmer until smooth and creamy, about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Add the parmesan, parsley, crushed red pepper, pepper, salt and nutmeg, whisking until the cheese has melted. Simmer the sauce ⏱️ 3-5 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add the pasta and brussels sprouts to the sauce and toss well, cook another ⏱️ 1-2 minutes to warm through. Serve immediately with fresh parmesan.
butter4 tablespoonsmilk (plus more for thinning if needed, I use 2%)2 cupsmascarpone cheese8 ouncesdried parsley1 teaspoon
4
If your skillet is not big enough to toss the pasta in transfer everything to a large pot or serving bowl and toss well.
Nutrition Facts
calories
440 kcal
fat Content
49 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
11 g
sugar Content
17 g
sodium Content
830 mg
protein Content
24 g
cholesterol Content
96 mg
carbohydrate Content
77 g
saturated Fat Content
23 g
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