Name: Creamy Bacon Pasta with Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces Private Selection™ Trottole Pasta; 8 strips Private Selection™ Center Cut Bacon; 12 Brussels sprouts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper, for seasoning; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jar (15 oz.) Alfredo sauce; Shredded Parmesan, for serving

Serves: 6

Ingredients

8 ounces Private Selection™ Trottole Pasta
8 strips Private Selection™ Center Cut Bacon
12 Brussels sprouts
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, for seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (15 oz.) Alfredo sauce
Shredded Parmesan, for serving

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place bacon on baking sheet and cook for 15–20 minutes until crispy (safe internal temp. 145°F). Set aside on paper towels to absorb fat. Once cooled, chop bacon into bite-size pieces.
Step 3
While bacon is cooking, cut Brussels sprouts into quarters and set aside.
Step 4
In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add Brussels sprouts, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until evenly browned, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add garlic, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Turn off heat and set aside.
Step 5
In a large bowl, gently combine drained pasta, Alfredo sauce, reserved pasta water, Brussels sprouts and bacon. Garnish with Parmesan and serve, refrigerating any leftovers.

Serves: 6

Ingredients

8 ounces Private Selection™ Trottole Pasta
8 strips Private Selection™ Center Cut Bacon
12 Brussels sprouts
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, for seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (15 oz.) Alfredo sauce
Shredded Parmesan, for serving

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place bacon on baking sheet and cook for 15–20 minutes until crispy (safe internal temp. 145°F). Set aside on paper towels to absorb fat. Once cooled, chop bacon into bite-size pieces.
Step 3
While bacon is cooking, cut Brussels sprouts into quarters and set aside.
Step 4
In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add Brussels sprouts, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until evenly browned, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add garlic, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Turn off heat and set aside.
Step 5
In a large bowl, gently combine drained pasta, Alfredo sauce, reserved pasta water, Brussels sprouts and bacon. Garnish with Parmesan and serve, refrigerating any leftovers.