PASTA WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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Even family members who don't care for brussels sprouts won't be able to resist them tossed with pasta in a light cream sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (16 ounces) frozen brussels sprouts
1 cup uncooked spiral pasta
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons grated onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add brussels sprouts and pasta. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until sprouts and pasta are tender. Drain. , Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 722mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.