BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BACON ONE-POT PASTA
Provided by Serena Ball
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 7 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Using a fork, poke a few holes in skin of squash. Place the entire squash in the microwave and cook on high power for 5 minutes. Remove squash using a towel or oven mitts and allow to cool for a few minutes. Place squash on cutting board and hold warm squash with an oven mitt (or latex dishwashing glove) and slice squash in half; scoop out seeds.
- Place one squash half face down on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high-power, 3 to 5 minutes. Reserve second squash half for another use.
- Scoop cooked squash flesh out of shell and place in a blender or food processor and blend with about 3 tablespoons water until smooth; set aside. Makes about 11/2 cups puree.
- In a large pot, cook penne according to directions on the regular pasta box (as it takes a little longer to cook than whole grain pasta). Drain pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In the same large pot, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until browned. Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving bacon fat (about 1 tablespoon) in the pot.
- Over medium heat, whisk the flour into the bacon fat. Slowly whisk in the warm milk and cook, stirring, until the mixture begins to bubble. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in reserved squash puree; cook until warm, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese, thyme, salt, pepper and 1 to 2 tablespoons pasta water if sauce seems too thick. Add pasta and reserved bacon and toss gently. Serve with additional shredded cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calorie, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 336 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 4 grams
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Bradley Tolbert
[email protected]This pasta is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the creamy sauce and the roasted butternut squash. I will definitely be making this again.
Asadali Ranjha
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The butternut squash and bacon are a great combination and the sauce is delicious. I usually add a little extra cheese to the top before baking.
KING4TH 007
[email protected]This dish is amazing! The butternut squash is perfectly roasted and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. The sauce is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely make this again!
mushy
[email protected]I am not a huge fan of butternut squash, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The squash was roasted perfectly and it added a nice sweetness to the dish. The bacon and cheese added a great savory flavor and the sauce w
Ratna Kazi
[email protected]This pasta is so easy to make and it is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of butternut squash and bacon, and the sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Kurde Kurdsh
[email protected]I made this pasta last night and it was a hit with my family! The kids loved the sweet butternut squash and the bacon added a nice savory flavor. The sauce was rich and creamy and coated the pasta perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Sultan Productions
[email protected]This butternut squash and bacon pasta is a delicious and easy one-pot meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The squash and bacon add a great flavor and texture to the pasta, and the creamy sauce is out of this world. I will definitely be