Best Baked Pumpkin Goat Cheese Alfredo With Bacon Recipes

BALSAMIC-ROASTED PUMPKIN WITH GOAT CHEESE

Balsamic-Roasted Pumpkin with Goat Cheese image

I had an overabundance of pumpkin grow in my garden this year, and wanted to try something different from the usual sweet pumpkin recipes--this was the end result. It's a great side dish to any protein, or even a great addition to a salad. Make sure to be very careful when cutting your pumpkin--use a sharp knife, and keep the pumpkin from rolling around when slicing.

Provided by Kim

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash Winter Squash Pumpkin

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (3 pound) sugar pumpkin
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
2 ounces crumbled goat cheese, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place pumpkin onto a secure cutting board. Cut the top and bottom off the pumpkin, removing as much of the stem as possible. Use a sharp vegetable peeler or a paring knife to remove the pumpkin peel. Cut pumpkin in half, and use a spoon to scoop out seeds and strings. Trim away any pieces of stem that may remain. Cut each pumpkin half into 1/2-inch strips. Chop each strip into 1/2-inch cubes. Place cubed pumpkin into a large bowl.
Mix balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Pour over pumpkin pieces and toss to thoroughly coat. Pour pumpkin into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Stir gently, then continue baking until pumpkin is softened and slightly caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes more, stirring again if needed. Serve pumpkin warm, topped with goat cheese and fresh oregano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 321.9 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

BAKED PUMPKIN GOAT CHEESE ALFREDO WITH BACON

Baked Pumpkin Goat Cheese Alfredo with Bacon image

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

Ingredients

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.