Linguine with Brussels Sprouts Barigoule

Raise your hand if you like leeks!
I see.

Raise your hand if you like cabbage!
Hmmm…

Raise your hand if you like Brussels sprouts!
Gasp.

Raise your hand if you haven’t tried one or more of the above veggies!
That’s what I thought.

Brussels sprouts get a bad reputation the moment you become old enough to watch cartoons on TV.  Cabbage, too.  And many people don’t really even know what leeks are.  Sometimes unfamiliarity leads to dislike (check out any history book for proof on that one!).  That shouldn’t be the case here!  Leeks, Cabbage, and Brussels sprouts are all quality vegetables that can add lots of new and exciting flavors to old dishes.

Have you ever tried Brussels sprouts in cheese sauce?
Divine.

Have you ever had cabbage in a minestrone or other soup?
I bet you have.

Do you like a subtle onion flavor?
Leeks might be for you!

You might want to start slow, but give these delicious veggies a try.  I promise (as long as they are cooked properly) you won’t vomit or die.

Case in point: Linguine with Brussels Sprouts Barigoule, a pasta-with-veggies-in-broth combination that will fill you right up!