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This Weeknight Combo Is Easy, Protein-Packed, and Not at All Predictable

A few economical tricks make an extra satisfying pasta dinner on a budget.
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This Weeknight Combo Is Easy, Protein-Packed, and Not at All Predictable
Bacon adds even more crunch to the mustardy crumb topping. Beth Fuller/TNS
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By Andrea Geary From America’s Test Kitchen
This meal is economical, nutritious comfort in a bowl. In this recipe, we boiled the pasta in a small volume of water, which left the water extra-starchy and thus ideal for building a creamy, full-bodied (but light) sauce. The starchy canned bean liquid helped in the same way. A small amount of bacon imbued the Brussels sprouts with a subtly meaty smokiness and added even more crunch to the mustardy crumb topping.

Orecchiette and Navy Beans With Brussels Sprouts and Spicy Mustard Bread Crumbs

Serves 4
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