Brussels Sprouts Pasta

This Brussels sprouts pasta is a delightful combination of tender pasta and caramelized Brussels sprouts, infused with garlic and Parmesan cheese. It's a simple yet satisfying dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

• 200g Brussels sprouts, halved
• 250g pasta penne or fusilli
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions:

Follow the directions on the package to cook the pasta until it is al dente

Drain the pasta and set it aside

Save 1/2 cup of the pasta water

Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat

For about one minute, until the garlic smells good, add the minced garlic

It will take about 5 to 7 minutes for the Brussels sprouts to start to brown after you add them to the pan

Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if you want, to taste

Add the cooked pasta and the pasta water that you saved to the pan

Add everything to the bowl and mix it well

Grate some Parmesan cheese over the pasta and Brussels sprouts, and toss it again to make sure it's all covered

If you want, you can serve it hot with extra Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes on top