Ingredients
24 brussel sprouts
1 small onion thinly sliced
2 large cloves of garlic minced
2 t of chipotle adobo sauce
3 t of honey
4 strips of bacon chopped.
Penne or other pasta
1/4 cup of pasta water
Preparation
Cook penne and reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water
Microwave brussel sprouts for 3 minutes to pre-cook. Set aside.
Microwave bacon, chop up bacon and set aside.
Saute onion and garlic on low for 5 minutes.
Add brussel sprouts and turn to medium high. Saute until brussel sprouts start to brown.
Remove from heat and stir in honey, chipotle in adobo and bacon. Add 1/4 cup of pasta water, reheat until reduced and sauce thickens.
Serve over penne.
Optional additions. Goat cheese or grated parmesan.