Those poor brussels sprouts get such a bad wrap; I can never figure out why. They are so yummy and versatile. Tonight I combined them with some leeks and pasta and made a delicious elegant dinner. It is completely vegan, but vegetarians can add parmesan cheese, and if you are cooking for any meat eaters this would be perfect with bacon or pancetta.
Ingredients:
8 brussels sprouts bottoms cut off and chopped into quarters
2 leeks chopped and rinsed thoroughly
5 green onions chopped
2 tbs olive oil
2 tsp of salt and pepper to taste
3 cloves of garlic chopped
1/2 cup white wine or starchy pasta water
1/2 lbs. of your favorite pasta
Cook your pasta in a salted pot of boiling water until pasta is al dente.
In a large pan saute brussels sprouts, leeks and green onion in olive oil. Add salt, pepper and garlic. Saute on low for about 20 minutes. Add white wine and saute for another 10 minutes. Once veggies are cooked and seasoned well, add pasta into saute pan and stir together well so that pasta absorbs the sauce. then it is ready to serve.
yield 2-4 servings
Thanks for the recipe! I never remember to use leeks or brussel sprouts but this sounds amazing!
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