Penne with Brussels Sprouts and Crisp Bacon Recipe

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Penne with Brussels Sprouts and Crisp Bacon
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Directions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting the salt and fat. Drain well.
  2. Steam Brussels sprouts, covered, 7 minutes or until tender. Drain and sprinkle with salt.
  3. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in pan. Crumble bacon; set aside.
  4. Add Brussels sprouts to the bacon drippings in pan; sauté 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in cooked pasta; cover mixture, and keep warm.
  5. Combine milk, flour, and broth, stirring well with a whisk. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add milk mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk until well blended. Cook for 6 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Pour sauce over pasta mixture, tossing to coat. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, nuts, bacon, and pepper; serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 171.09 Kcal (716 kJ)
Calories from fat 82.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.16g 14%
Cholesterol 13.42mg 4%
Sodium 198.37mg 8%
Potassium 273.51mg 6%
Total Carbs 14.1g 5%
Sugars 4.19g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4.25g 17%
Protein 7.04g 14%
Vitamin C 37.5mg 63%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 78.2mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 103.39 Kcal (433 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.53g 14%
Cholesterol 8.11mg 4%
Sodium 119.87mg 8%
Potassium 165.27mg 6%
Total Carbs 8.52g 5%
Sugars 2.53g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.57g 17%
Protein 4.25g 14%
Vitamin C 22.7mg 63%
Iron 0.4mg 4%
Calcium 47.2mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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