Charred Brussels Sprouts Pasta with Bacon and Dates

Ingredients

• 12 ounces bacon, sliced into 1/4 inch wide matchsticks (I used center cut and cut them vertically with kitchen shears)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt + a healthy pinch for pasta water
• healthy pinch of black pepper
• 1 heaping cup pitted medjool dates, minced in a food processor for about 30 seconds (until only small bits remain)
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 12 ounces pasta
• shaved parmesan cheese, garnish (optional)

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