Cacio e pepe is one of my all time favorite pasta dishes. It was a natural thought to bring this flavor to a vegetable dish. Shaved Brussels sprouts get transformed when they are saute, given a pecorino shower and a pistachio crunch. Make this easy dish and let me know what you think.

Cacio e Pepe Warm Brussels Sprouts

Serves 4

16-18 shaved Brussels sprouts 

1 tbls olive oil

1 tbls Fresh ground pepper 

1/4-1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese

1/4 cup crushed pistachios 

Salt if needed

Method:

 Shave Brussels on a mandolin safely or chop by hand. Heat a sauté pan with olive oil. Add Brussels, sauté until slightly wilted.  Turn heat off, add pepper and pecorino, toss with tongs. Plate individual servings and top with pistachios. 

Enjoy. 

Below are images of shaved Brussels, Brussels sautéing, and finished with pepper and Pecorino.