tortellini with lemon and brussels sprouts

I LOVE this recipe from Martha Stewart!  You can omit the butter and cook 4-6 slices bacon in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels, then saute brussels sprouts in the rendered fat. Top pasta with crumbled bacon.

ingredients

1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced

1 pound frozen cheese tortellini

Zest and juice from 1 lemon

instructions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook brussels sprouts until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium; add onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes.

With a large slotted spoon, transfer sprouts to skillet. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring occasionally, until sprouts begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in pot, cook tortellini according to package instructions, then drain. Toss tortellini with vegetables and divide among bowls. Top with lemon zest and juice.