ORECCHIETTE WITH ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Orecchiette with Roasted Brussels Sprouts image

Small ear-shaped pasta with roasted Brussels sprouts has everything I look for in a main dish: flavor, texture, and stick-to-the-ribs cream sauce. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, halved
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
3-3/4 cups uncooked orecchiette or small tube pasta
6 green onions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the Brussels sprouts, 3 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-40 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, cook orecchiette according to package directions; drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water., In a small skillet, saute onions and garlic in butter for 1-2 minutes. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half., In a food processor, combine the onion mixture, reserved pasta water and remaining salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth., In a large saucepan, combine the Brussels sprouts, orecchiette, onion mixture, cream cheese and remaining oil. Cook over medium heat until heated through and cream cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 14g protein.