The Chew: Angel Hair With Brussel Sprouts, Bacon, & Walnuts

The Chew: Angel Hair With Brussel Sprouts, Bacon, & Walnuts

The co-hosts of The Chew were cooking from Orlando, Florida at the Walt Disney World Resort, International Food and Wine Festival. Mario Batali and Michael Symon went up against each other in a cook off, with Michael Symon sharing his recipe for angel hair pasta with brussel sprouts, bacon, and walnuts. His recipe was nothing short of angelic, considering it was made with bacon! The taste-testers crowned Michael Symon as the winner of the cook-off, but it was a close competition considering Mario Batali’s shrimp fra diavolo dish was so darn good too!

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The Chew: Angel Hair With Brussel Sprouts, Bacon, & Walnuts Recipe Ingredients

• 1 lb angel hair pasta pasta
• 1/2 lb slab bacon – diced
• 1/2 C walnuts – roughly chopped
• 1/2 C parsley – roughly chopped
• 1 lemon – zested and juiced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 C reserved pasta water
• 2 cloves garlic – minced
• 4 C brussel sprouts – thinly shaved
• 1 C parmesan – grated, for garnish
• kosher salt and freshly round black pepper

The Chew: Angel Hair With Brussel Sprouts, Bacon, & Walnuts Recipe Directions

1. In a large pot, bring 5 quarts of water to a boil
2. Add the pasta and cook to al dente, about 10 minutes
3. Save one cup of the pasta water
4. Meanwhile, a large saute pan add the olive oil and bacon and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally until the bacon is crisp and redered most of its fat, about 4-5 minutes
5. Add the garlic, walnuts, brussel sprouts, and continue to cook until the brussel sprouts start to wilt and the walnuts are toasted
6. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
7. Add the pasta and th saved pasta water, and combine
8. Add the parsley and mix
9. Remove from the heat add the parmesan, lemon zest and juice, and mix to combine
10. Serve with extra grated parmesan, olive oil and fresh black pepper