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Creamy Penne Pasta with Shredded Brussels Sprouts and Pecorino

This one-pot pasta dish brings together the beautifully shredded Brussels sprouts sauteed in butter with a rich creamy Pecorino cheese sauce. Each penne pasta bite delivers a delightful burst of flavors. Spice it up with some chili flakes and you have got a dish that even the pickiest eaters will lo...
4
30 min
TOTAL TIME
718
CALORIES
$2.95
PER SERVING
Creamy Penne Pasta with Shredded Brussels Sprouts and Pecorino
Directions
PASTA AND VEGETABLES
10 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Begin by bringing a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of sea salt and the penne pasta and cook as per the box instructions until tender to the bite.
2
While the pasta is cooking, take a large frying pan and melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the crushed garlic and red chili flakes, stirring until they become fragrant and sizzling.
3
Add the thinly sliced Brussels sprouts and 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sprouts are softened.
CHEESE SAUCE
4
While the sprouts are cooking, prepare the Pecorino sauce. Add the grated Pecorino cheese to the heavy cream in a separate bowl, stirring it well to form a creamy blend.
ASSEMBLE
5
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it immediately and return to the pot.
6
Add the prepared Pecorino cheese sauce and Brussels sprouts mixture to the pasta. Stir everything well to combine and ensure that the pasta is well-coated.
7
Taste to adjust salt or chili flakes as needed before serving.
Health Info
Macros
68g
CARBS
36g
FAT
25g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
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