Creamy Lemon Pasta with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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Creamy Lemon Pasta with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

A silky lemon cream sauce and roasted Brussels sprouts come together to make this delicious easy weeknight Creamy Lemon Pasta with Roasted Brussels Sprouts!

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lemon pasta, roasted brussel sprouts

Servings:

Ingredients

For the Brussels

1 pound brussels sprouts , rinsed, rough outer leaves removed, ends trimmed, and cut in half
4 cloves garlic , minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper

For the Pasta

1 pound thin spaghetti
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt , plus more to taste
Lemon zest , optional for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Place brussels sprouts in the pan, along with the garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Sprinkle with the salt and a few turns of fresh cracked black pepper. Toss to coat.
Place pan in the oven and cook for 20 minutes; stir. Cook for an additional 15 minutes.
About 15 minutes before the brussels are done cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente, about 7 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the water, then drain.
In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the red pepper flakes and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, lemon juice, Parmesan, and the salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
Add the pasta back to the pot, along with the cooked Brussels sprouts. Toss well to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Gradually add the pasta water, if necessary, while tossing the pasta, until the sauce reaches desired consistency.
Serve immediately with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan and lemon zest, if desired.
NOTE: The Brussels sprouts should be nicely browned, have some crunchy leaves on the outside, and the interior should be cooked through. Adjust the timing depending on the size of the sprouts and your particular oven.

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