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Pork Belly & Brussels Sprouts Spaghetti

Course: dinner, gluten free, lunch, pasta
Author: Wanda Baker

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork belly rind removed and cut into 3/4 inch thick dice
  • 2 cups brussels sprouts shredded
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 shallots sliced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce gluten free
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • salt & pepper
  • 1/2 cup crispy lentils recipe below
  • 1 340 g box Catelli gluten free spaghetti
  • parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a pan over medium high heat add 1 tsp sesame oil and 1 tsp olive oil. Toss in brussels sprouts and sauté until lightly browned & wilted but still crispy (2-3 minutes). Pour into bowl and set aside.
  • Start a large pot of water boiling, salt it and drop in your pasta. Cook for 6 minutes & drain.
  • In same pan over medium high heat add your pork belly and cook until nicely crispy and browned. Remove from pan with slotted spoon, and place in bowl. Drain grease from pan.
  • Put pan back on stove, turn down heat and add shallots. Drizzle in a little olive oil if you need it. Cook until soft. Add honey, 1 cup of water, fish sauce, and lime juice. Bring up to a boil and drop to a simmer for about 3 minutes.
  • Add your pork belly to the pan and mix in your cooked pasta.
  • Toss with brussels sprouts, sprinkle your crispy lentils on top, a little parmesan cheese and a cracked pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

To make the crispy lentils: mix 1 cup cooled cooked lentils with 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread out on parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 350 F for 25-30 minutes until crispy, stirring every 10 minutes. Season again as needed. Store in air tight container in fridge.