Pasta With Brussels Sprouts

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb pasta
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 16 ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable for a vegetarian version)

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to directions. drain and return to the pot.
• 2 while pasta cooks, heat 1 tsp olive oil in a small skillet, add panko and toast until golden. make sure to stir frequently.
• 3 in a large skillet heat the rest of the olive oil, add brussels sprouts, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook about 6 minutes.
• 4 stir in broth, zest, salt and pepper to taste. cook until brussels sprouts are slightly tender. remove from heat and combine with pasta. mix in cheese.
• 5 to serve, top with toasted panko and pine nuts.