Best Pasta With Squash Bacon And Goat Cheese Recipes

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LINGUINE WITH SQUASH, BACON, AND GOAT CHEESE



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Linguine With Squash, Bacon, and Goat Cheese

Provided by Frank Mentesana

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon
1 2- to 2½-pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced (4 to 5 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
1 1-pound package linguine, cooked
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel, then crumble or break into pieces; set aside. Drain all but about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the skillet.
  • Add the squash and garlic to the skillet and sauté over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the broth and salt. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the squash is cooked through and softened, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Add half the goat cheese and stir well to combine. Place the cooked linguine in a large bowl. Stir the sauce into the linguine and toss well to coat. Drizzle with the olive oil and add the reserved bacon, the remaining goat cheese, and the pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Protein 16 mg, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 442 mg, Fat 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PASTA WITH ONION, BACON, AND GOAT CHEESE



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Bell-shaped noodles are an elegant base for this simple, rustic sauce. Other short pasta, such as penne or gemelli, would also be good choices.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound campanelle
4 slices (4 ounces) bacon, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick
4 medium red onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 ounces soft goat cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta. Drain, reserving 2 cups pasta water; return pasta to pot.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet over medium, turning, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes; remove to a paper-towel-lined plate.
  • Add onions, garlic, and thyme to fat in skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to brown, about 15 minutes. Uncover; cook until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes more.
  • Crumble goat cheese over pasta; add onion mixture and 1 cup reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper. Toss, adding more pasta water as desired. Serve immediately, sprinkled with bacon and more thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17 g

PASTA WITH SQUASH AND BACON



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The rich sauce on this crowd-pleasing pasta meal is created with squash instead of tomatoes; bacon adds extra flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces bacon, (about 5 strips) cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, smashed with the flat side of a large knife
1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and seeded, flesh cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups low-sodium canned chicken broth
1/2 pound corkscrew-shape pasta, such as fusilli or rotini
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a single layer in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet. Add onion, and cook until just softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in squash; season with salt and pepper. Add broth, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer until squash begins to break down, 15 to 17 minutes. Discard garlic. Use a potato masher or whisk to mash squash in skillet.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Add pasta, and cook according to package instructions; drain.
  • Stir pasta and bacon into squash mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

PASTA WITH SQUASH, BACON AND GOAT CHEESE



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Categories     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

One 4.7 oz. package Farmhouse® Herb & Butter Pasta
5 strips of bacon
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/3 cups warm water
2/3 cup milk
1-1/2 cups frozen butternut squash, thawed
2 oz. goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In medium sauce pan, cook bacon until brown. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Pour off excess bacon grease leaving 2 Tablespoons in pan. Heat bacon grease. Add garlic, and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add water, milk, pasta and contents of seasoning packet. Heat to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and low-boil uncovered 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add squash and continue cooking until squash is heated, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in goat cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes.

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