Author Notes
Nothing is better than a simple pasta salad at a picnic, and this one definitely hits the spot. This recipe calls for turkey bacon and brown butter, but other options include skipping the brown butter and using olive oil instead or using real bacon and swapping out the brown butter for a tablespoon of bacon grease. —Shelley
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Ingredients
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4 ounces
mezzi rigatoni pasta
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10
heads brussel sprouts, thinly sliced
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4
slices turkey bacon
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2 tablespoons
butter
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2
cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon
red pepper flakes
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1/4 cup
ricotta
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salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water. Drain, rinse with ice-cold water, and refrigerate.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange sliced brussel sprouts and turkey bacon onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 10-15min, until bacon is crisp and brussel sprouts are browned.
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In a heavy-bottom skillet, melt butter on medium low heat. Stir continuously as butter begins to foam. As foam clears up and brown specks begin to form, add minced garlic. Continue stirring until butter has browned thoroughly and garlic is aromatic.
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Toss refrigerated pasta with browned butter, brussel sprouts, turkey bacon, and red pepper flakes thoroughly. Stir in ricotta and add salt/pepper to taste.
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