Meal: Whole Wheat Rotini with Brussels Sprouts
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil
1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced thin
2 shallots, sliced thin
Salt and pepper
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 lb whole wheat rotini
2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup), + extra for serving
Directions
1. Heat oil in 12” skillet over medium-high heat
2. Add Brussels sprouts, shallots, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper; cook until sprouts begin to soften, 3-5 minutes.
3. Stir in broth and cream, cover, and simmer until sprouts are tender, about 3 minutes
4. Remove from heat, stir in peas, cover, and let sit until heated through, about 2 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts of water to boil in a large pot; add pasta and 1tbsp salt and cook, stirring often, until al denote. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, drain, and return to pot.
6. Stir in Brussels sprouts mixture and Parmesan and toss to combine.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste; add reserved cooking water as necessary to adjust consistency.
8. Serve with extra Parmesan.
Source
The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook, p 126