Bacon and Brussels Sprout Penne Pasta Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Amanda Long   Bacon and Brussels Sprout Penne Pasta Recipe uses penne pasta, bacon, Brussels sprouts, shallots, golden raisins and white wine to create a multi-flavored and very tasty pasta dish. Food Category:    Pasta and Dumplings Cuisine Origin:    Midwestern    Servings:8 Nutrition facts:301 calories7.4 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   5 Minutes Cook Time:   15 Minutes Total Time:   20 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. penne pasta
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 12 oz. quartered Brussels sprouts
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 t pepper
• 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• 1/2 c. golden raisins
• 1/2 c. dry white wine or substitute 1 T lemon juice and water to 1/2 c.

DIRECTIONS

• Cook pasta as label directs, reserving 1/2 c. pasta water before draining.
• Meanwhile, in 5-qt. saucepot, cook bacon on medium-high 5 minutes or until crisp, stirring. Transfer bacon to plate.
• Add sprouts to fat in skillet along with salt and pepper. Cover and cook 5 minutes (do not stir). Reduce heat to medium. Add shallots, raisins. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add white wine; cook 2 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
• To sprouts, add bacon, cooked pasta and reserved pasta water.

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