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Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta, and Hazelnuts
45 minutes
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Introduction
Tasty way to enjoy Brussel Sprouts, this makes an easy Winter supper
Oven temperature
N/a
Steps
Heat oil in non-stick wok over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the pancetta to a paper-towel-lined plate.
Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for approx 30 seconds.
Add chilli flakes, Brussels sprouts, and 1/2 tsp. salt.
Cook until the sprouts are crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in half of the cheese and the lemon juice and remove from the heat.
Boil the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
Drain the pasta, and then add it to the skillet along with 1/4 cup water
Cook over medium-high heat, tossing and adding more water as needed, until the Brussels sprouts are tender, about 1 minute.
Stir in the pancetta and season generously with black pepper.
Taste and season with additional salt and lemon juice, if required
Serve topped with the hazelnuts and the remaining cheese.
Cooks tips
Go careful when adding chilli flakes, you don’t want them to take over the dish.
NB: Vegetarians please check the label of parmesan cheese some are not veggie friendly
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Ingredients
2 tsp. olive oil
5 oz. pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1/4 tsp. chilli flakes
280g Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced; some whole leaves are fine (about 3 cups)
25g. finely grated Parmesan Cheese
1-tab lemon juice
300g. dried spaghetti
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped, toasted hazelnuts,