Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes, and Parmesan

Serves 6 to 8

  1. Adjust oven rack to the upper-middle position and heat oven to 500°F.
  2. Toss Brussels sprouts, 3 tablespoons oil, water, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until sprouts are coated.
  3. Transfer sprouts to a rimmed baking sheet and arrange cut sides down.
  4. Cover baking sheet tightly with aluminum foil.
  5. Roast for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove foil and continue to cook until Brussels sprouts are well browned and tender, 10 to 12 minutes longer.
  7. While the Brussels spouts roast, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  8. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes.
  9. Cook until the garlic is golden and fragrant, about 1 minute.
  10. Remove from heat.
  11. Toss roasted Brussels sprouts with the garlic oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese before serving.

The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook 2001-2017. Page 573-574. U.S.A.: Penguin Random House, 2016.