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Pasta With Bacon Brussels sprouts and egg in 3 different bowls.

Pasta With Bacon, Brussels Sprouts And Egg

Melissa
This delicious pasta dish combines the savory flavor of Italian bacon with the nutritious crunch of Brussels sprouts. With the addition of a fried egg (or two) for a delicious creaminess, it is a tasty and satisfying meal.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, entertaining, Main Course, pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 481 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Spaghetti
  • 1 pint Brussels sprouts cleaned, stems removed then sliced thinly
  • 4 ounces pancetta or bacon diced
  • 1 lemon
  • 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste and for pasta water
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • large eggs one to two per person

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil for your pasta.
  • In a large heavy bottom sauté pan, heat your olive oil on medium heat then add your Brussels sprouts to the pan making sure they are not overlapping and that they are all touching the pan.
    4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 pint Brussels sprouts
  • Cook them without touching them for about 4 minutes. You will hear some pops and discussion coming from the pan and that is ok!
  • After 4 minutes toss them around with a spatula and you should start to see the nice browning happening. Press them all back down in the pan after tossing so they do not overlap and Cook for another couple minutes.
  • Once the Brussels sprouts are nice and browned, remove them from the pan and place on to a plate and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil into your pan that you were just using.
  • Add your pancetta and red pepper flakes and cook until crisp, stirring often. About 5 minutes.
    4 ounces pancetta, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Once pancetta is crisp, add your Brussels sprouts back into the pan with the pancetta and add your salt and the juice of your lemon and toss then reduce heat to low.
    1 lemon, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Once the pasta water is boiling add a good pinch of salt and your pasta.
    1 lb Spaghetti
  • Cook according to the manufacturers instructions for al dente.
  • Once pasta is cooked, scoop out a mug full of pasta water and set aside and then drain your pasta.
  • Add your pasta to the Brussels sprouts mixture and toss.
  • Add half of your pasta water to the pasta and Brussels sprouts and mix well.
  • Cook the pasta with the Brussels sprouts for 2 minutes, tossing the pasta while it cooks. If it looks dry, add a little more pasta water and toss together.
  • In a medium pan over medium, heat a little olive oil.
  • Crack your eggs into the pan carefully then fry them for about 3-4 minutes or until the edges are browned and the whites of the eggs fully cooked.
    large eggs
  • Plate the pasta into individual bowls and top with the fried egg.

Nutrition

Calories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 539mgPotassium: 539mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 630IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg
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