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title: Creamy Orecchiette with Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta, and Wild Mushrooms
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/creamy-orecchiette-with-brussels-sprouts-pancetta-and-wild-mushrooms-56323b2379a23c8f058b4567
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Pasta
  - Italian
  - Easy
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 1900
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Rich and creamy sauce balances earthy mushrooms and savory pancetta
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/creamy-orecchiette-with-brussels-sprouts-pancetta-and-wild-mushrooms.avif"
---
Bring a #large pot{} of water with a large pinch of salt to a boil. Mince or grate @garlic{2%cloves}. Strip @thyme{1%sprig} from the stem and roughly chop the leaves. Finely chop @sage{1%tsp}. Juice @lemon{1%unit}. Trim, halve, and thinly slice @brussels sprouts{8%oz} into shreds.

Heat 1 tbsp @olive oil{2%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add @mixed wild mushrooms{6%oz} to the pan and cook, tossing, for ~{4%minutes}, until golden brown. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook, tossing, for ~{3%minutes}, until softened and slightly golden brown. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Add @orecchiette pasta{8%oz} to the boiling water and cook for ~{8%minutes}, until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the pasta water.

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add @pancetta{3%oz} and cook, tossing, for ~{4%minutes}, until golden brown and crispy. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the garlic, sage, and thyme to the pan with the pancetta and cook for ~{30%seconds}, until fragrant. Add @chicken stock concentrate{1%unit}, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and ½ cup pasta water to the pan. Bring to a simmer for ~{2%minutes}, until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

Toss the drained pasta, Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, and half @parmesan cheese{2%oz} into the pan with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve the pasta with the remaining parmesan cheese on top and enjoy!