Lemony Brussels Sprouts Creamy Spaghetti

Don’t just roast Brussels sprouts. They are great in pasta too! Cook them as usual, pair with a lemony and creamy sauce. I’m sure you’ll love it!

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Brussels sprouts became my favourite vegetable since I moved to Europe. It’s easy to wash and prep, nutritious, high in dietary fibre – 3.8 times more than pak choi, and rich in vitamins C and K. That’s why some people call it a ‘super food’. Now it seems that every nutritious thing is called a super food – maybe it’s just a marketing gimmick.

I usually buy a pack of 750g, and it will be finished in about 3 days just by simply pan-searing. Sometimes, I use it to cook pasta to speed up consumption.

Like this time, I cut them into quarters, so that they can be cooked quickly. Added some mushrooms and courgettes, and used fresh cream and lemon to make a rich but not greasy sauce. It was delicious!

Lemony Brussels Sprouts Creamy Spaghetti Recipe

Brussels sprouts are great in pasta, especially when they are in a lemony and creamy sauce.

Ingredients

Serves 1

• 80 g spaghetti
• 8 Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
• ¼ courgette, cut into batons
• 1 big mushroom, sliced
• ¼ onion, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp heavy cream
• Parmesan cheese
• ¼ tsp salted vegetable bouillon powder
• salt and pepper
• olive oil
• fresh lemon juice

How to Make

1. Cook pasta in salted water as per packet instructions.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan, cook the onions and garlic over low heat until fragrant and the onions soften and translucent.
3. Stir in the courgette, Brussels sprouts and mushrooms, season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Let them cook until they take on some colour.
4. Add the vegetable bouillon powder and a little pasta cooking water if it’s too dry. Cover and cook until Brussels sprouts are done.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and some more pasta cooking water if needed(I’ve added around 50 ml). Bring it to a simmer.
6. Return the cooked pasta to the pan and give it a quick stir. Freshly squeeze in some lemon juice, have a taste, add some more salt and pepper if needed.
7. Before serving, freshly ground more black pepper and grated Parmesan cheese.