Brussels sprouts, pancetta and Parmesan are the ultimate flavor trifecta, the perfect combination of tastes and textures together in this easy weeknight pasta dish.

Dinner is solved, at least for tonight! This flavorful fall pasta features savory prosciutto and cheese tortelloni with crispy pancetta, tender Brussels sprouts and a light Parmesan cream sauce.

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The weeknight dinner dilemma is an issue that faces us all, a neverending search for satisfying meals that don’t take hours to prepare.

While I love making homemade pasta whenever I have the extra time, the truth of the matter is that most days that is simply not the case. But while time might be limited, flavor certainly doesn’t have to be.

This recipe is proof.

This recipe has it all: golden brown Brussels sprouts, crisp pancetta cubes, and tender prosciutto and cheese tortelloni, enrobed in a thin layer of Parmesan cream sauce (I say cream sauce because it’s creamy, although there isn’t actually any cream involved). Top it with a bit of shaved Parmesan and you have yourself a feast.

It’s quick and easy to prepare with minimal dishes, and it’s got all the major food groups accounted for (cured meat, Parmesan, pasta and Brussels sprouts… what more do you need?) And did I mention it’s darn delicious?

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