Pasta With Bacon, Shredded Brussels Sprouts, And Lemon Zest

• 8 ounces uncooked orecchiette pasta
• 3 thick-cut bacon slices, diced
• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly shredded
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. While pasta cooks, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add Brussels sprouts and garlic to drippings in pan; saute 4 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in bacon, lemon rind, juice, butter, salt, and peppers. Add pasta to skillet; toss to combine. Serve immediately.
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orecchiette pasta, bacon, brussels, garlic, lemon rind, lemon juice, unsalted butter, salt, freshly ground black pepper, red pepper

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pasta-bacon-shredded-brussels-sprouts (may not work)