Orecchiette with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

1 pound Orecchiette Pasta

8 oz bacon, cut into 11/2 inch pieces

1 sweet onion, chopped

1 pound Brussels sprouts, cleaned, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch slices

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup walnut pieces, toasted

4 tablespoons Zesty Lemon Herb

1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, bacon and cook until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings.

3. In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, stir in the onion, and brussel sprouts. Saute for 5-7 minutes, or until onions are translucent.

4. Stir in the garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then add the bacon, pasta, walnuts and Zesty Lemon Herb seasoning.

5. Serve warm with Parmesan cheese.

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