Penne with Brussels Sprouts and Crisp Bacon

Name: Penne with Brussels Sprouts and Crisp Bacon
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean, European
Ingredients: 12 oz uncooked penne; 6 cups trimmed, halved brussels sprouts; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 slices of bacon; 1 cup low-fat milk; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 14 oz low sodium chicken broth (1 can); 1 tbsp butter; 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp chopped, toasted hazelnuts (optional); 1/4 tsp black pepper

6 steps

One of my favorite recipes that my mother makes. Feel free to use extra bacon and extra parm. Original recipe calls for 3 cups of brussels, but we double it for more veggies.

Updated at: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:40:34 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories391.2 kcal (20%)

Total Fat10.5 g (15%)

Carbs55.5 g (21%)

Sugars5.6 g (6%)

Protein19.7 g (39%)

Sodium425.7 mg (21%)

Fiber5.3 g (19%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

12 ozpenne

uncooked

6 cupsbrussels sprouts

trimmed, halved

¼ tspsalt

2slices of bacon

1 cuplow-fat milk

2 Tbspall-purpose flour

14 ozlow sodium chicken broth

1 Tbspbutter

¾ cupgrated parmesan cheese

1 Tbsphazelnuts

chopped, toasted, optional

¼ tspblack pepper

Instructions

Step 1

To trim Brussels sprouts, discard the tough outer leaves and trim off about¼ inch from stems. Don't trim too much from the stems, or the sprouts will fall apart.

Step 2

Cook pasta according to package. Drain well.

Step 3

Steam Brussels sprouts, covered, 7 minutes or until tender. Drain and sprinkle with salt.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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 o.r until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in ¼ cup cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Pour sauce over pasta mixture, tossing_ to coat. Top with remaining ½ cup cheese, nuts, bacon, and pepper; serve immediately.