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Basic Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Pasta Carbonara

Basic bacon and brussels sprouts pasta carbonara is a take on the classic creamy pasta. It's still got all the flavor but just more ingredients to love!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Julie Chiou

Ingredients 

  • 9 ounces mafaldine pasta, or similar
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked extra crispy
  • 1 cup thinly sliced brussels sprouts
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup parmesan
  • 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Add pasta to the water and cook according to the instructions on the package. Drain when finished.
  • Meanwhile, cook your bacon in a large skillet. Once bacon is done cooking, place on a large plate lined with paper towels to drain then chop into tiny pieces. Reserve half the bacon fat in the skillet.
  • Sauté brussels sprouts and garlic in the bacon fat over medium-high heat until softened and fragrant.
  • Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to incorporate. Add parmesan then add the eggs and egg yolk to the pasta. Remove from heat and toss everything together to cook the eggs and melt the cheese. Sprinkle with the bacon pieces and toss again.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

NUTRITION FACTS

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 396 kcal | Carbohydrates: 51 g | Protein: 21 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g | Trans Fat: 0.01 g | Cholesterol: 101 mg | Sodium: 444 mg | Potassium: 287 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 2 g

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, brussels sprouts, pasta