PASTA WITH BACON, BRUSSEL SPROUTS, AND LEMON ZEST

PASTA WITH BACON, BRUSSEL SPROUTS, AND LEMON ZEST image

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked orecchiette pasta
3 thick-cut bacon slices, diced
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly shredded
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Steps:

Preparation 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. 2. While pasta cooks, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add Brussels sprouts and garlic to drippings in pan; sautÃ© 4 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in bacon, lemon rind, juice, butter, salt, and peppers. Add pasta to skillet; toss to combine. Serve immediately.