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Rigatoni Pasta with Brussels Sprouts

Featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on December 17, 2014.

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Ingredients:

Rigatoni Pasta with Brussels Sprouts

  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup panko
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup thinly sliced onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2/3 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces rigatoni pasta, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, shaved (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Directions:

  1. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; swirl to coat.
  2. Add panko to pan; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  5. Add Brussels sprouts; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes or until onion is tender and Brussels sprouts are lightly browned.
  7. Add broth and next 5 ingredients (through pepper).
  8. Cover and cook 2 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are crisp-tender.
  9. Add Brussels sprouts mixture to pasta; toss well.
  10. Sprinkle with cheese, pine nuts, and panko.
  11. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving: (not including salt to taste):
380 calories, 11 g fat, 3.5 g saturated fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 200 mg sodium, 57 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 14 g protein

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