Shredded carbonara sprouts
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 6
Ingredients
- vegetable oil, for drizzling
- 130g smoked cubed pancetta or bacon lardons
- 600g brussels sprouts, shredded
- 100ml crème fraîche or double cream
- 10g parmesan or pecorino, finely grated, plus extra to serve
Method
- STEP 1
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, shallow pan over a medium heat and fry the pancetta for 8-10 mins until golden and crisp. Remove to a bowl using a slotted spoon.
- STEP 2
Sprinkle in ¼ tsp cracked black pepper and toast in the residual fat for a minute, then stir in the sprouts and continue to cook for 10 mins until the sprouts have wilted and are tender with just a slight bite. Stir in the crème fraîche and fried pancetta, followed by the cheese. Season to taste and scatter over more cheese before serving.
