Best 7 Dinner Bacon Pumpkin Pesto Pasta Recipes

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Dinner can be a hassle to make, especially if you're short on time or don't know what to cook. But with the right recipe, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will please everyone at your table. If you're looking for a recipe that is both flavorful and easy to make, look no further than "dinner bacon pumpkin pesto pasta." This dish combines the smoky flavor of bacon, the sweetness of pumpkin, the tanginess of pesto, and the heartiness of pasta to create a meal that is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY PUMPKIN PASTA WITH CRISPY BACON



Creamy pumpkin pasta with crispy bacon image

Creamy pumpkin pasta sauce flavored with honey and thyme tossed with al dente linguini, crispy bacon and grated Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Dinner     Pasta

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups chopped pumpkin
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
handful fresh thyme
½ cup milk
1 onion (finely chopped)
1 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
½-1 cup chicken/vegetable stock
1 teaspoon bacon fat (reserved from the crispy bacon)
large handful grated parmesan cheese
salt & pepper to taste
500 g pasta (cooked (I used linguini) (reserve 1 cup of cooking water))
crispy bacon bits
extra Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 200°c and line a baking tray with foil.
  • Combine the pumpkin, honey, salt and olive oil in a mixing bowl then transfer to the prepared baking tray. Add the thyme and place in the oven.
  • Allow the pumpkin to roast for 30-45 minutes until starting to caramelize and cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven, discard the thyme and transfer to a bowl then puree with an emersion blender. Add a splash of milk to make the blending a little easier.
  • In a large frying pan, fry the onion and garlic until soft and translucent then add the pumpkin puree and stock. Allow to come to a simmer then stir in the bacon fat.
  • Remove from the heat and add the parmesan cheese. Season to taste.
  • Stir in the cooked pasta and toss to coat well. At this stage you can add a little of the pasta's cooking water to loosen the sauce if necessary.
  • Serve the pasta topped with crispy bacon and a grating of Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 kcal, Carbohydrate 69 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 403 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BACON & PUMPKIN PASTA



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Try something different with a bacon & pumpkin pasta

Provided by Merrilees Parker

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Side dish, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tbsp olive oil
140g pancetta or bacon, cut into cubes
1 small onion, thinly sliced
25g butter
500g/1lb 2oz pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and diced
20g pack fresh sage, finely shredded
400g pasta (we used penne)
25g freshly grated parmesan, plus extra to serve

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy-based saucepan, add 1 tbsp olive oil and pancetta or bacon, then cook for a few mins. Add remaining oil and the onion. Cook for 5 mins, until the onion softens and the pancetta is crispy.
  • Stir in the butter, then tip in the pumpkin or squash and sage. Mix well to combine, then season. Cover and cook for 6-8 mins, stirring occasionally until the pumpkin is soft, but not falling apart.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to pack instructions. Drain and add to the pumpkin mixture. Stir in the parmesan and season. Serve in pasta bowls sprinkled with extra parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 81 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 2 milligram of sodium

BACON PUMPKIN AND PESTO PASTA



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In this recipe, the ingredients are tossed into the pasta, rather than forming a sauce. Great for a quick and easy mid-week meal with salad. I use Kent or Jap pumpkin, available in Australia, and free-range bacon. You can make your own pesto, or buy it ready-made. I like the Sacla brand. Recipe adapted from "Australian Good Taste" magazine.

Provided by Daydream

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 kg pumpkin, peeled and de-seeded and chopped into 2 . 5 cm pieces
olive oil flavored cooking spray
salt and pepper
400 g dry penne pasta
300 g bacon, rashers chopped
1/2 cup basil pesto
shaved parmesan cheese, to serve

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 200°C.
  • Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper, and place the pumpkin in a single layer onto the prepared tray. Spray with olive oil spray and season with salt and pepper. Bake pumpkin in oven for around 25 minutes or until tender.
  • Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil, then cook pasta according to the packet directions, until al dente. Drain and return to the pan.
  • Saute the bacon in a shallow non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add pesto to pasta and toss until coated, then add pumpkin and bacon and toss again until well combined.
  • Divide among serving bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.9, Fat 36.1, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 51, Sodium 632.8, Carbohydrate 87.2, Fiber 13.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 18.6

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.

BACON AND PARMESAN PENNE PASTA



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This pasta recipe is so easy to make and so flavorful, you will want to make it part of your regular dinner routine. It is a great option for bacon lovers, and those who want something other than red sauce on their pasta.

Provided by SusieQ

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound bacon, coarsely chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 pound dry penne pasta
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place the chopped bacon and onion in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir until the bacon is crisp and the onion is beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
  • While the bacon and onion are cooking, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta, transfer to a large serving bowl, and stir in the olive oil to coat the pasta.
  • Drain the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving a couple of tablespoons or to taste. Stir the cooked bacon mixture into the pasta, and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Stir to mix in the cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 508.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

PUMPKIN & BACON PASTA SAUCE



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I got the original off the internet a long time ago, but added the wine, onion, and nutmeg to make it a little more interesting.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups steamed and lightly crushed pumpkin
4 slices bacon
1 small onion
50 ml white wine
1 cup chicken stock (made with cube is fine)
250 ml pouring cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
salt & pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Fry the onion and bacon until cooked.
  • Add the white wine, stock, pumpkin, and cream and heat gently.
  • Remove from heat, and stir through Parmesan cheese.
  • Check for seasonings and add as necessary.
  • Serve over the pasta of your choice (I like Penne).
  • Serve sprinkled with parsley and offer extra Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.6, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 89, Sodium 367.1, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 9.4

CREAMY CHICKEN BACON PESTO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Chicken Bacon Pesto Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onions, garlic, spinach, milk, fettuccine, pesto, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 strips bacon, sliced
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 onions, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 oz spinach
5 cups milk
1 lb fettuccine
½ cup pesto
1 cup parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
fresh parsley, chopped, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, then remove from the pot and set aside.
  • Add the onions and garlic and cook to the pot and cook until softened. When onions are caramelized, add spinach and cook until wilted. Add the milk and bring to boil. Add the fettuccine to the boiling milk and cover. Cook the fettuccine over medium heat until the milk thickens and the pasta is cooked, about 7 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the pot. Stir in the pesto and Parmesan. Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1238 calories, Carbohydrate 115 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 81 grams, Sugar 23 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right pumpkin: Use a small, sweet pumpkin like a sugar pumpkin or a butternut squash. Avoid using large, field pumpkins, as they have a bland flavor and are stringy.
  • Roast the pumpkin before using it: Roasting the pumpkin brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast the pumpkin whole or in cubes.
  • Use a creamy pesto sauce: The creamy pesto sauce adds a rich, nutty flavor to the pasta. You can use a store-bought pesto or make your own.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: Al dente means "to the tooth" in Italian. Pasta that is cooked al dente is slightly firm to the bite and has a better flavor and texture than pasta that is overcooked.
  • Add the pumpkin and pesto sauce to the pasta at the end: This will prevent the pumpkin from overcooking and the pesto sauce from losing its flavor.
  • Top with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil: The Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty flavor to the pasta, while the basil adds a fresh, herbaceous flavor.

Conclusion:

Bacon Pumpkin Pesto Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of roasted pumpkin, creamy pesto sauce, and crispy bacon is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover pumpkin after Halloween. So next time you're looking for a new pasta recipe, give Bacon Pumpkin Pesto Pasta a try. You won't be disappointed!

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