PASTA WITH SQUASH, BACON AND GOAT CHEESE

PASTA WITH SQUASH, BACON AND GOAT CHEESE image

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.