Roasted Brussels Sprouts Bacon Pasta
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Bacon Pasta is a combination of oven-roasted Brussels sprouts, crisp bacon, creamy pasta, and a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese. With its harmony of flavors and textures, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 721kcal
Ingredients
Brussels Sprouts
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, washed, stems trimmed, cut in half lengthwise (through the stem), or quartered for smaller pieces
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta
- 1 box (16 ounces) oriecchiette pasta
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy cream
- 2 cups (200 g) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- reserved bacon pieces, for garnish
- parsley, chopped, for garnish
- parmesan cheese, grated, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F*. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Brussels Sprouts
- Onto the prepared baking sheet, spread the Brussels sprouts out into an even layer. Drizzle olive oil over the top. Toss to coat evenly. Spread the Brussels sprouts back into an even layer, cut side down. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they become tender with a crisp outside.
- While the Brussels sprouts are baking, make the pasta and sauce.
Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and cook al dente according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Set the noodles and reserved pasta water aside.
- To a large skillet over medium heat, add the chopped bacon. Cook until crisp, about 9-11 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked bacon onto paper towels. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan, removing the rest.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the heavy cream, parmesan, most of the cooked bacon (reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish), ½ cup of pasta water, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy. Add more pasta water as needed until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Add the cooked pasta. Gently toss to coat. Add roasted Brussels sprouts and gently toss.
- Serve immediately, garnished with reserved bacon bits, parsley, and extra parmesan cheese.
Notes
*Air Fryer Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Season Brussels Sprouts as instructed.
- Place seasoned Brussels sprouts into the basket of your air fryer in a single layer. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to work in batches.)
- Air fry the seasoned Brussels sprouts at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 721kcal