Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, Blue Cheese Pasta

This is a really quick meal that satisfies.  You can also use it as a side to grilled chicken.  

Ingredients:

6 slices of bacon

1 pound Brussels sprouts (shredded) 

1 cup heavy cream 

1 cup (4oz) blue cheese 

1/4 cup pine nuts toasted

1 pound pasta (bowtie is pictured)

1/2 cup pasta water.  

Cook Pasta per directions on package.  

Chop bacon and cook in skillet until crispy.  

Once cooked remove bacon on to paper towel lined plate.  Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat.  

Add shredded sprouts,  salt and pepper to taste (approx 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.  I use less salt and more pepper).  Cook over medium heat until sprouts are tender, about 5 minutes.  Stir in cream, cover and simmer until sprouts are tender about 3 min.  Take mixture off heat and add blue cheese.  

Add cooked pasta to the mixture.  Use reserved pasta water to thin out sauce as needed.  

Add additional salt and pepper if necessary.  Serve with toasted pine nuts sprinkled on top.   I also add crushed red peppers for a little bit of spice.