Orecchiette with Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta and Walnuts - Colavita Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Pasta:
• 10 - 12 Brussels sprouts (about 9 oz once trimmed of stems)
• ¼ lb pancetta, cut into cubes
• 8 oz Colavita Orecchiette
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 6 tbsp Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 cup grated pecorino or parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• Freshly cracked pepper and salt to taste
• Fresh sage, fried
• For Candied Walnuts:
• 1 tbsp Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 cup walnuts
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp nutmeg