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