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Brown Butter Brussels Pasta: 1 Delicious Twist

Brown Butter Brussels Pasta
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A delightful and flavorful pasta dish featuring al dente pasta tossed with sautéed Brussels sprouts, garlic, and a rich brown butter sauce, finished with lemon and parmesan.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
  • Salt, for boiling pasta
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped, optional
  • Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti or linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced Brussels sprouts and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp. Transfer sprouts to a bowl and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add unsalted butter and cook, stirring frequently, until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add sliced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the butter. Sauté for 30 seconds, stirring gently until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  5. Return sautéed Brussels sprouts to the skillet. Add drained pasta and toss thoroughly to combine with the butter, garlic, and sprouts.
  6. Add grated parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss until pasta is evenly coated with the sauce, adding more pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
  7. Season with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, topped with extra parmesan, toasted nuts, and chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, ensure the parmesan cheese is rennet-free.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
  • Other nuts like hazelnuts can also be used for garnishing.

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