Orecchiette with Brussels Sprouts, Parmasan, and Brown Butter Pecans Recipe

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Orecchiette with Brussels Sprouts, Parmasan, and Brown Butter Pecans
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  1. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven, set a heavy rimmed baking sheet on the rack, and heat the oven to 500°F. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat.
  2. In a food processor fitted with the medium (4 mm) slicing disk, slice the Brussels sprouts. Transfer them to a large bowl, drizzle with the oil, sprinkle with 1-1/4 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper, and toss until well coated. Remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and spread the Brussels sprouts on it in a single layer. Roast, stirring once about halfway through the cooking time, until the Brussels sprouts are tender and flecked with charred bits, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the orecchiette according to package directions until just al dente.
  4. In a medium heavy-duty skillet, melt 1/2 Tbs. of the butter over medium heat. Add the pecans and cook, stirring frequently, until the butter is deeply browned and the pecans are toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  5. Melt the remaining 1 Tbs. butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Off the heat, add 3 oz. (3/4 cup) of the Gorgonzola and stir until melted.
  6. Drain the orecchiette and return it to the pot. Add the Brussels sprouts, Gorgonzola sauce, and lemon juice and toss well. Serve, sprinkled with the pecans and the remaining Gorgonzola.
  7. Serving suggestions
  8. Serve with a fresh salad or quick braised Acorn Squash with Rosemary and Brown Sugar.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4093.87 Kcal (17140 kJ)
Calories from fat 2086.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 231.85g 357%
Cholesterol 267.75mg 89%
Sodium 1821.27mg 76%
Potassium 4088.36mg 87%
Total Carbs 419.4g 140%
Sugars 55.27g 221%
Dietary Fiber 60.47g 242%
Protein 113.55g 227%
Vitamin C 514mg 857%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 45%
Iron 21.3mg 118%
Calcium 1127.1mg 113%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 236.56 Kcal (990 kJ)
Calories from fat 120.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.4g 357%
Cholesterol 15.47mg 89%
Sodium 105.24mg 76%
Potassium 236.25mg 87%
Total Carbs 24.24g 140%
Sugars 3.19g 221%
Dietary Fiber 3.49g 242%
Protein 6.56g 227%
Vitamin C 29.7mg 857%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 45%
Iron 1.2mg 118%
Calcium 65.1mg 113%

* 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

  • 100.4
    Points
  • 111
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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