Fettuccine with Brussels Sprout Leaves, Brown Butter, and Toasted Walnuts
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for cooking water
- 16 ounces fettuccine
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 ounces walnuts
- 1 medium red onion, sliced into thin wedges
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, leaves separated
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
- 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add salt.
- Add the pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain, transfer to a medium bowl, and toss with 1 tablespoon butter.
- Cover, and keep warm while proceeding.
- Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet, place in the oven, and toast until fragrant, about 10 minutes.
- When cool enough to handle, chop coarsely; set aside.
- Place 1/2 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Cook until the butter begins to brown and is very fragrant, about 8 minutes.
- Strain, discarding the solids, into a glass measuring cup or a small bowl, and set aside.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, and cook until they start to soften, about 2 minutes.
- Add the sprout leaves, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and herbs, and continue cooking until the leaves are bright green and tender and the onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the skillet, and drizzle with the brown butter.
- Toss to combine, and cook until warmed through, seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with walnuts and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately.
coarse salt, fettuccine, unsalted butter, walnuts, red onion, garlic, brussels, freshly ground pepper, fresh sage, thyme, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fettuccine-with-brussels-sprout-leaves-brown-butter-and-toasted-walnuts-392533 (may not work)