ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA WITH BACON AND CRISPY SAGE
This pasta is like a fall-inspired carbonara but without the egg base. Instead the dish gets richness from goat cheese and a touch of cream. Sweet roasted butternut squash, fried sage leaves and crisp bacon round out this decadent, creamy pasta.
Provided by Megan Mitchell
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Place the squash on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle liberally with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, toss and roast until soft and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes longer.
- Place the diced bacon in a medium nonstick skillet and place over medium heat. Cook until crispy and golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place in a medium bowl lined with a paper towel.
- Add the pasta and a generous amount of salt to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking water.
- Add the sage leaves to the rendered bacon fat in the skillet, return to medium heat, and fry until the leaves are crispy, about 1 minute. Transfer the leaves to a small plate lined with a paper towel. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat.
- Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the reserved bacon fat and the garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the goat cheese and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Whisk in the cream, Parmesan, mustard, nutmeg, cayenne and black pepper to taste. Keep warm on low heat.
- Once the pasta is drained, add it to the skillet along with 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water. Toss to coat, then add the squash and bacon. Crumble in half of the fried sage leaves. Toss and add more salt to taste. If the mixture looks dry, add some of the remaining cooking water. Scrape the pasta into a serving bowl and top with the remaining whole sage leaves, a sprinkle of black pepper and some Parmesan.
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Corrina Garcia
[email protected]I thought this dish was just okay. The butternut squash was a bit bland and the sauce was a bit too thin. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
adsk putty
[email protected]This pasta dish was delicious! The butternut squash was roasted to perfection and the bacon was crispy. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Mim Mazumder
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The butternut squash was roasted to perfection and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. The crispy sage was a great finishing touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Mosta boss
[email protected]This dish was a bit too heavy for my taste. I think I would use less bacon and butter next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
TheWeird World
[email protected]I'm always looking for new butternut squash recipes and this one did not disappoint. The combination of butternut squash, bacon, and crispy sage was perfect. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Agatha Tetteh
[email protected]This pasta dish was easy to make and very delicious. The butternut squash was roasted to perfection and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. The crispy sage was a great finishing touch. I would definitely make this dish again.
Tt Rr
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The crispy sage was a great finishing touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Siphe Mqambeni
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The butternut squash was perfectly roasted and the bacon was crispy. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
michelle keenan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less bacon next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
Robera Debele
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The squash was roasted to perfection and the bacon and crispy sage added a lot of flavor. The sauce was also very good. I would definitely m
Quadri Marvellous
[email protected]This pasta dish was delicious! The butternut squash was sweet and creamy, the bacon was salty and crispy, and the crispy sage added a nice earthy flavor. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Abass Kamara
[email protected]I was looking for a new butternut squash recipe and I'm so glad I found this one. It was easy to make and the flavors were incredible. The bacon and crispy sage really took this dish to the next level. I will definitely be making this again!
Paul Cate
[email protected]Wow! This dish was amazing! The butternut squash was roasted to perfection and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. The crispy sage was a great finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
dilip Dey
[email protected]This pasta dish was so delicious and easy to make! I loved the combination of butternut squash, bacon, and crispy sage. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Desmond Lewis
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves the combination of flavors and textures. The crispy sage is a great finishing touch. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
warded shibby
[email protected]This roasted butternut squash pasta with bacon and crispy sage was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the sweetness of the squash complementing the saltiness of the bacon and the earthiness of the sage. The pasta was cooke