Easy Brussels Sprouts Penne (from Fresh Italian Cooking for the New Generation

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 8 oz Brussels sprouts
  • 6 Garlic cloves
  • 8 oz Mushrooms

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh

• Pasta & Grains

  • 8 oz Penne pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, vegan

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Description

Ingredients

• 8 ounces penne pasta (I used whole wheat)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 sliced jalapeño
• 6 minced garlic cloves
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 8 ounces thinly sliced brussels sprouts
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup vegan parmesan cheese (recipe below, may also use regular parmesan cheese if preferred/not vegan)
• ¼ cup raw cashews
• ½ cup blanched almonds
• ¼ cup nutritional yeast
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

Directions

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook to al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat large cast-iron or sauté pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon oil, Add sliced jalapeño and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, brussels sprouts, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper and sauté until sprouts soften and then begin to crisp, about 5 minutes. Spread sprouts around pan and press down to flatten. Let sear for a minute and then stir and repeat. (This helps brown the sprouts to make them crispy. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your pan, you are aiming for crispy leaves!)
• Add the cooked penne to the pan and toss until everything is well mixed. Stir in lemon juice and (vegan) parmesan cheese, and serve.
• Combine all ingredients in a high-[powered blender or food processor and pulse until a fine meal forms.