Autumn Harvest Pasta
A comforting pasta dish celebrating the warm flavors of autumn with roasted Brussels sprouts, tart cranberries, and crispy bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams Pasta (farfalle or penne)
- 400 grams Brussels Sprouts
- 200 grams Bacon
- 150 grams Fresh Cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 100 grams Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, reserving a cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
- Trim the ends off the Brussels sprouts and slice them in half.
- Add the bacon strips to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté the halved Brussels sprouts in the bacon drippings for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Toss in the minced garlic and fresh cranberries, sautéing for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and crispy bacon, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and serve the Autumn Harvest Pasta.
Notes
Serve in deep bowls, garnished with extra Parmesan and herbs for an elevated presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pasta, autumn recipes, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, comfort food