Brussels Sprouts Mac and Cheese

INGREDIENTS

8 oz

whole wheat “twisty” pasta (such as gemelli, cavatappi, or rotini (shells, bowtie, and penne all work too!))

slices bacon (cut into lardons)

1 lb

brussels sprouts

1 tsp

kosher salt

1 tsp

black pepper

2 cloves

garlic (minced)

1/2

small lemon (zested (about 3/4 teaspoon zest), plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice)

3 tbsp

white whole wheat flour

1 3/4 cups

low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

7 oz

2% Greek yogurt

2/3 cup

coarsely grated sharp cheddar (divided)

2/3 cup

coarsely grated part-skim mozzarella (divided)

1/4 cup

plus 2 tablespoons finely grated (ground) Parmesan cheese