Bowties, Brussels Sprouts and Candied Almonds

Every Day with Rachael Ray

Bowties, Brussels Sprouts and Candied Almonds

By: Katie Barreira
Ingredients:

3/4 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper

1 pound bowtie pasta

2 tablespoons butter

3 ounces honey-roasted almonds (about 3/4 cup), finely chopped

3 1/2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Directions:

1.Preheat the oven to 400°. On a baking sheet, toss the brussels sprouts with the olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until browned, about 15 minutes.



2.Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup pasta cooking water. Return the pasta and reserved cooking water to the pot. Stir in the butter and brussels sprouts; toss in the almonds. Top with the goat cheese.

* I might leave out the butter or use smart balance, maybe just use toasted almonds or pine-nuts to make it healthier, also some sort of whole wheat pasta