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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts (2 ounces)
- 2 1/2; cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
- Salt
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved or quartered if large
- 3/4 pound orecchiette pasta
- 3 slices of thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (3 ounces)
- Freshly ground pepper
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375.
- Spread the hazelnuts in a pie plate and toast for 8 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Let the nuts cool, then coarsely chop them.
- In a small saucepan, boil the chicken stock until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 15 minutes; keep warm.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the Brussels sprouts, cover and cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the Brussels sprouts and pat them dry.
- Return the water to a boil.
- Add the orecchiette and cook until al dente, 12 to 15 minutes; drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, cook the bacon over moderately high heat until crisp, about 6 minutes.
- Drain the bacon on paper towels.
- Add the butter to the skillet and cook over moderately high heat until browned and nutty, about 3 minutes.
- Add the Brussels sprouts and hazelnuts and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Add the orecchiette along with the reduced chicken stock and simmer, stirring, until the sauce is slightly absorbed, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmigiano cheese, season with salt and pepper and transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Garnish with the bacon and the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and serve.
