Description
A delightful and satisfying pasta dish featuring tender Brussels sprouts, tossed with spaghetti in a creamy Parmesan sauce. This Brussels Sprouts Parmesan Pasta is a flavorful and easy-to-make vegetarian meal that is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or your favorite pasta
Brussels Sprouts:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Other:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pasta cooking water (reserved)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Extra grated Parmesan and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté Brussels Sprouts: In a skillet, sauté Brussels sprouts in olive oil and butter until tender and golden. Add garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss with Parmesan cheese, and reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Serve with extra Parmesan and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Add cooked bacon or pancetta for extra flavor.
- For a bright finish, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
