Author Notes
Sometimes my boyfriend travels for work, and - unlike most people - I find myself sorely disappointed that I have no one to cook dinner for in his absence. Sometimes I resort to just some homemade bread and a glass or two of wine, but sometimes I need to get my hands at least a little dirty in the kitchen. This is where this recipe came from. After I threw this together, I gleefully texted him the picture you see above to make him jealous of the wonderful dinner he was missing.
What I love most about this recipe is its simple nature with an indulgent taste (and look). I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. —Ashley Marie
Ingredients
- the sprouts
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1 pound
Brussels sprouts
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1 tablespoon
grapeseed oil
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sea salt
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fresh ground black pepper
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paprkia
- the pasta and the rest
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2
eggs
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6 ounces
spaghetti or angel hair
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2 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 cup
ricotta cheese (full fat), divided
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juice of half a lemon
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plenty of sea salt
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 400F.
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Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil.
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Slice the stalks off your Brussels sprouts, halve them lengthwise. Toss them in the grapeseed oil and put them in a large oven-safe fry pan. Sprinkle them with some salt, pepper and a little paprika.
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Brown the sprouts over medium-high heat until they start to get dark and crispy on the outside, about 7 minutes.
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Toss the sprouts in the oven and let roast until dark and soft, about 15 minutes.
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In the meantime, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Gently place your eggs in and let cook 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Once your large pot of water begins to boil, add a generous amount of sea salt plus your pasta. Let boil until al dente.
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If you time things correctly, your Brussels sprouts should come out of the oven just before your pasta's done. Keep the sprouts in the pan (but out of the oven) until you're ready to plate.
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Drain your pasta well, toss with the EVOO and lemon juice. Place in a little heap on a plate. Top the pasta with the sprouts.
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Remove the egg shell and slice each egg in half. Place on the plate next to the pasta. Put the dollop of ricotta cheese on the side.
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