Recipes

[IamMrsG]

This was dinner tonight, a favorite at our table.  The source, if I remember correctly, is The Chew.

Angel Hair Pasta with Bacon, Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms 

Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, for drizzling
½ cup Parmesan cheese; freshly grated
1 cup pasta water; reserved
1 pound angel hair pasta
½ pound thick sliced bacon; cut in to lardons (small strips)
2 cups Brussels sprouts; shaved thinly
2 cups crimini mushrooms; sliced
1 sprig of rosemary

Place a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring it to a boil.

Cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions, usually about 4 minutes.  

While pasta cooks, place a large sauté pan over medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add the bacon with a drizzle of olive oil and toss in the rosemary. Cook, stirring occasionally until the bacon begins to get crispy. 

When the bacon is crisp (Mrs. G here:  I drain off and set aside most of the bacon grease at this point), add mushrooms with a pinch of salt and some freshly ground black pepper. Cook for another minute then add the Brussels sprouts.  (Mrs. G. again:  you may need to add a little more bacon grease somewhere through here. Just don't let things dry out.)

Next add the 1 cup of the pasta water.  Scrape the bottom of the pan to get any brown bits off then drain your pasta and add it to the pan. Toss to combine everything and finish with a pinch of salt and some freshly ground black pepper, the Parmesan cheese and a good drizzle of olive oil.

My notes: Change nothing!  Have served with Riesling, but a good, crisp green apple Chardonnay would be good, too.

[drizzellla]

I just happen to have a bag of brussel sprouts in the frigerator. Will have to give it a try. Thanks