BAKED PUMPKIN GOAT CHEESE ALFREDO WITH BACON

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This is a unique and delicious pasta, perfect for fall. I made this for my girlfriends, and everyone asked for the recipe! -Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (16 ounces) cellentani or spiral pasta
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 shallots, minced
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
TOPPINGS:
1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package instructions., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots; cook and stir 1-2 minutes. Add the next six ingredients. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring constantly, until reduced, 6-8 minutes. Add sage. Remove from heat., Drain pasta; gently stir into cream sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with bacon, goat cheese and Parmesan. Bake, covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover pasta; bake until cheeses are melted, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 37g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

ML BRIX
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No thanks.


Susan Schuetze
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I'll pass on this one.


Alfred Retjie
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Meh.


Fat Sammy
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This dish was a bit bland. I think it needed more salt and pepper.


Suraj Mondal
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The bacon was a bit too crispy for me. I would have preferred it to be more chewy.


Aniyah Calhoun
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with less cheese.


Sudisha_ Go
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I'm not sure about the pumpkin in this dish. It just didn't seem to go with the other flavors.


arshad khan
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Definitely a keeper! This dish is going into my regular rotation.


Ezaan Khan
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Yum!


Vutlharhi Cosper
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This is the perfect fall dish. The pumpkin and bacon flavors are so warm and comforting.


Tasin Ifteaquer Al Mumin Ratul
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I love how versatile this dish is. I added some chopped spinach and mushrooms to mine, and it was even better.


rohit Limbu
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought Alfredo sauce to save time, and it still tasted delicious.


Mola Wahid
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I've never been a huge fan of pumpkin, but this dish changed my mind. The pumpkin flavor was subtle and complemented the goat cheese and bacon perfectly.


Tony Burson
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This baked pumpkin goat cheese alfredo with bacon was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and creamy, with a hint of sweetness from the pumpkin. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and crispy texture. I will definitely be making this dish aga