Best 3 Bacon Pumpkin Pasta Recipes

PUMPKIN, BACON AND SUNDRIED TOMATO PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Cut pumpkin into small cubes. Toss lightly in oil. Roast at 200 degrees until tender.
• Fry bacon and onion in a little olive oil. When onion is nearly tender, add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
• Cook pasta until almost cooked, about 9 minutes in boiling water.
• Add soup, wine, milk & basil to bacon and onion mix, stirring well, simmer until hot. Add cheeses and stir to combine.
• Mix pumpkin, pine nuts, sundried tomatoes and sauce in with the pasta. Place into a 3L capacity oven safe dish. Top with extra grated cheese.
• Bake for 10 minutes at 200 degrees.
• Remove from the oven and let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

DINNER - BACON & PUMPKIN PESTO PASTA

Steps:

• Method Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Place the pumpkin, in a single layer, on the prepared tray. Spray with olive oil spray and season with salt and pepper. Bake in oven for 25 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain and return to the pan. Cook the bacon in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat, stirring, for 5 minutes or until crisp and golden. Add the pesto to the pasta and toss until coated. Add the pumpkin and bacon and toss until well combined. Divide among serving bowls and sprinkle with parmesan. Serve immediately.

BACON & PUMPKIN PASTA

Steps:

• - Heat a heavy basd saucepan and add 1 tbsp olive oil and pancetta, then cook for a few mins. Add remaining oil and theonion. Cook for 5 mins until the onion softens and pancetta is crispy. - Stir in the butter, then tip in the pumpkin and sage. Cover and cook for 6-8 mins, stirring occassionally until the pumpkin is soft, but not falling apart. - Meanwhile, cook the pasta accodring to the pack instructions. Drain and add the pumpkin mixture. Stir in the parmesan and season. - Serve in bowl and sprinkle with extra parmesan. VARIATIONS - Fry mushrooms instead of pancetta - Add a couple of handfuls of baby spinach before addng the parmesan.