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

Ingredients

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