Lemony Linguine with Brussels Sprouts
sprinkled with Toasted Panko & Scallions
- Milk
- Wheat
Does your love for pasta know no bounds? We’ve got the perfect recipe for any self-professed carb connoisseur. Al dente linguine, shredded Brussels sprouts, Parmesan, and lemon come together in a combination that’s hearty, satisfying, and classically comforting. Just add a sprinkle of chili flakes and crunchy toasted panko over the top to take things, well... over the top!
Ingredients
2 tablespoon
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
8 ounce
Brussels Sprouts
1 unit
Lemon
6 ounce
Linguine Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
3 tablespoon
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
2 tablespoon
Garlic Herb Butter
(Contains: Milk)
¼ cup
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Wheat)
1 teaspoon
Chili Flakes
1 ounce
Cheese Roux Concentrate
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit
Scallions
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
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Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Trim and halve Brussels sprouts lengthwise; lay flat, then thinly slice crosswise into shreds. Zest and quarter lemon.
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Once water is boiling, add linguine to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes.
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Reserve 1½ cups pasta cooking water (2 cups for 4 servings), then drain. (Keep empty pot handy for step 4.)
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Meanwhile, melt 1 TBSP plain butter (2 TBSP for 4) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add panko and cook, stirring, until golden and toasted, 2-3 minutes. Stir in scallion whites and season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat; transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out pan.
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Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add Brussels sprouts and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and slightly softened, 4-6 minutes.
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Stir in a pinch of chili flakes if desired; cook for 30 seconds more. Turn off heat.
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Once linguine is drained, heat pot used for pasta over medium heat. Add cheese roux and 1 cup reserved pasta cooking water (1½ cups for 4 servings); whisk to combine. Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium low and whisk in cream cheese until melted and combined.
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Add drained linguine, Brussels sprouts, garlic herb butter, Parmesan, scallion greens, half the lemon zest, and a big squeeze of lemon juice to pot with sauce. Cook, tossing, until butter has melted and pasta is coated in a creamy sauce, about 1 minute. TIP: If needed, stir in more reserved pasta cooking water a splash at a time.
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Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add more lemon juice if desired.
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Divide pasta between bowls. Top with panko and remaining lemon zest to taste. Sprinkle with remaining chili flakes if desired. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sep 2026- Flavor: The lemon brightness and toasted panko crunch make this dish shine ✨; some found it mild, while others loved the well-balanced, creamy sauce.
- Ease of prep: Shredding the Brussels sprouts by hand is the most time-consuming step — a few reviewers noted it added significant prep time.
- Suggestions: Add a protein like chicken, shrimp, or bacon to make it more filling; some also stirred in extra heavy cream for a richer sauce. Pre-shredded Brussels sprouts would make this recipe noticeably faster to prepare.
- Leftovers: This dish reheats well for lunch the next day, and the recipe makes enough for several servings.
- Portions: The recipe yields a generous amount of pasta — great for meal prep, though a few felt the Brussels-to-pasta ratio was heavy on the sprouts.
Reviews from our home cooks
Need smaller Brussels sprouts not so large and they need to be chopped in four pieces at least not just halves. They are too big in the recipe.
One of my absolute favorite meals from hello fresh!! Love it with some chicken for protein, but even by itself it's just super flavorful and delicious
Would like to try with whole wheat pasta but this is a fave
Maybe a 3+. It was delicious but needed a protein. Parmesan crusted chicken thigh would make this amazing!!
The sauce was just missing something, and the sprouts felt out of place somehow.
I wish it was a different pasta shape. The linguine was heavier than I expected
The spaghetti is better. Also, the Brussels sprouts have been poor quality in my last few deliveries of them.
Okay, but the Brussels became overwhelming, especially when eating leftovers.
We love this recipe but it was better with spaghetti!
More flavor. Maybe some chicken. More sauce. Just was bland
