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Lemony Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts Sprinkled with Toasted Panko and Chives

Yields2 Servings

 8 oz Brussels sprouts
 ¼ oz chives
 1 lemon
 6 oz spaghetti
 2 tbsp garlic herb butter
 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese
 ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
 2 tbsp cream cheese
 1 oz cheese roux concentrate
 1 tsp chili flakes
Additional Ingredients
 Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
 1 tbsp butter
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Step 1: Preparation
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Mince chives. Trim and halve Brussels sprouts lengthwise; lay flat, then thinly slice crosswise into shreds. Zest and quarter lemon.

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Step 2: Cook Pasta and Toast Panko
Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes.
Reserve 1½ cups pasta cooking water (2 cups for 4 servings), then drain. (Keep empty pot handy for Step 4.) Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon plain butter (2 tablespoons for 4) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add panko and cook, stirring, until golden and toasted, 2-3 minutes. Stir in half the chives and season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat; transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out pan.

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Step 3: Cook Brussels Sprouts
Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add Brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and slightly softened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in a pinch of chili flakes if desired; cook for 30 seconds more. Turn off heat.

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Step 4: Start Sauce
Once spaghetti is drained, heat empty pot over medium heat. Add cheese roux and 1 cup reserved pasta cooking water (1½ cups for 4 servings); whisk to combine. Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low and whisk in cream cheese until melted and combined.

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Step 5: Finish Sauce and Pasta
Add drained spaghetti, Brussels sprouts, garlic herb butter, Parmesan, half the lemon zest, remaining chives, and a big squeeze of lemon juice to pot with sauce. Cook, tossing, until butter has melted and pasta is coated in a creamy sauce, about 1 minute. Tip: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add more lemon juice if desired.

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Step 6: Serve
Divide pasta between bowls. Top with panko and remaining lemon zest to taste. Sprinkle with remaining chili flakes if desired. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.

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