Rigatoni With Brussels Sprouts, Parmesan, Lemon, And Leek

Serves: 2

Mckayla Luettgen

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

42

Spice

51

Sweetness

50

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

340 g

Rigatoni

Directions:

1

Trim brussels sprouts with a paring knife, then snap off several dark outer leaves from each; set aside

2

Cut sprouts into quarters (or halve if very small)

3

Starting at root end, cut half of leek into 1/2"-thick rings, then chop remaining leek

4

Oil in a large skillet over medium

5

Add brussels sprout quarters and leek rings; season with salt and pepper and cook undisturbed until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes

6

Toss and continue to cook, tossing occasionally, until browned all over and tender, about 3 minutes more

7

Transfer to a medium bowl

8

Set aside a little lemon zest for serving and add remaining zest along with chopped leek, garlic, and 2 Tbsp

9

Oil to same skillet

10

Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until garlic and leek are golden, about 4 minutes

11

Add wine, bring to a boil, and cook until skillet is almost dry, about 3 minutes

12

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until very al dente, 8–10 minutes; drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid

13

Add pasta to skillet along with reserved brussels sprout leaves, brussels sprout quarters and leek rings, and 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid; toss to combine

14

Bring to a simmer, then gradually add 2 oz

15

Parmesan, tossing constantly

16

Cook, shaking skillet to toss pasta and adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until pasta is al dente and sauce is thickened and glossy, about 3 minutes

17

Season with salt and pepper

18

Divide pasta among bowls

19

Top with more Parmesan and pepper and reserved lemon zest; drizzle with oil

20

Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over

21

Trim brussels sprouts with a paring knife, then snap off several dark outer leaves from each; set aside

22

Cut sprouts into quarters (or halve if very small)

23

Starting at root end, cut half of leek into 1/2"-thick rings, then chop remaining leek

24

Heat 2 Tbsp

25

Oil in a large skillet over medium

26

Add brussels sprout quarters and leek rings; season with salt and pepper and cook undisturbed until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes

27

Toss and continue to cook, tossing occasionally, until browned all over and tender, about 3 minutes more

28

Transfer to a medium bowl

29

Set aside a little lemon zest for serving and add remaining zest along with chopped leek, garlic, and 2 Tbsp

30

Oil to same skillet

31

Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until garlic and leek are golden, about 4 minutes

32

Add wine, bring to a boil, and cook until skillet is almost dry, about 3 minutes

33

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until very al dente, 8–10 minutes; drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid

34

Add pasta to skillet along with reserved brussels sprout leaves, brussels sprout quarters and leek rings, and 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid; toss to combine

35

Bring to a simmer, then gradually add 2 oz

36

Parmesan, tossing constantly

37

Cook, shaking skillet to toss pasta and adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until pasta is al dente and sauce is thickened and glossy, about 3 minutes

38

Season with salt and pepper

39

Divide pasta among bowls

40

Top with more Parmesan and pepper and reserved lemon zest; drizzle with oil

41

Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over

42

Heat 2 Tbsp