Jon & Vinny’s Style Spicy Fusilli Pasta, Caesar Salad & Brussels Sprouts Skewers

I LOVE when I can recreate a healthier version of a classic dish that tastes just as delicious! I substituted a few of the ingredients to make it guilt-free, and you can’t even tell! ⁣

Ingredients for Pasta

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 small garlic cloves, finely grated
• ½ cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons vodka
• 1 cup coconut cream
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound brown rice fusilli (#traderjoes)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 ounce finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

Instructions for Pasta:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, for about 5 minutes.
• Add tomato paste and cook, until paste starts to caramelize. Add vodka and cook, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
• Add cream and red pepper flakes and stir until well blended. Season with salt and pepper; remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
• Add pasta to the skillet with the sauce along with butter and ½ cup of the pasta water.
• Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly and adding more pasta water if needed, until butter has melted. Season with salt and pepper and add Parmesan, tossing to coat.

Ingredients/Instructions for Salad:

• Romaine lettuce
• Croutons
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Caesar Dressing

1. Add croutons to a ziplock bag and crush to form a powder. Lay the lettuce leaves on a plate, sprinkle with croutons and Parmesan and drizzle the dressing on top.

Ingredients/Instructions for Brussels Sprouts:

• Brussels Sprouts, washed, cleaned and cut in half
• Salt
• Pepper
• Avocado or Olive Oil
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Parmesan cheese
• Skewer sticks

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Add Brussels Sprouts halves one by one on a skewer.
3. Add salt, pepper, oil and balsamic vinegar.
4. Add to oven and cook for 10-15 minutes until crispy.
5. Take out of the oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
6. Let sit for a minute until cheese has melted.