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Orecchiette with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Small ear-shaped pasta with roasted Brussels sprouts has everything I look for in a main dish: flavor, texture, and stick-to-the-ribs cream sauce. —Lily Julow, Gainesville, Florida

6 ServingsPrep: 45 min. Cook: 10 min.

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, halved
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
3-3/4 cups uncooked orecchiette or small tube pasta
6 green onions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the Brussels sprouts, 3 tablespoons oil, 1/4
teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a
greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at
400° for 30-40 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, cook orecchiette according to package directions; drain,
reserving 1 cup pasta water.
In a small skillet, saute onions and garlic in butter for 1-2
minutes. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced
by half.

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Orecchiette with Roasted Brussels Sprouts (continued)

Directions (continued)

In a food processor, combine the onion mixture, reserved pasta water
and remaining salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth.
In a large saucepan, combine the Brussels sprouts, orecchiette, onion
mixture, cream cheese and remaining oil. Cook over medium heat until
heated through and cream cheese is melted, stirring frequently.
Garnish with parsley. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups equals 516 calories, 27 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 447 mg sodium, 57 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 14 g protein.

Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.