Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 35 min

Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS

• 1lb brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (quartered if large)
• 2oz pancetta, visible fat discarded andpancetta minced
• 1garlic clove, minced
• 1/2tablespoon extra-virginolive oil
• 1/4cup water

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 450°F.

Toss together Brussels sprouts, pancetta, garlic, oil, and salt and pepper to taste in an 11- by 7-inch baking pan and spread in 1 layer.

Roast in upper third of oven, stirring once halfway through roasting, until sprouts are brown on edges and tender, about 25 minutes total. Stir in water, scraping up brown bits. Serve warm.

Tags: Brussels, Garlic, Recipe, Roasted, Sprouts