Pumpkin and bacon pasta
Pumpkin is an autumn ingredient, but we often freeze it to enjoy it even when it's no longer in season. With this vegetable, you can prepare many delicious recipes because it is very versatile. Today, we propose a simple and creamy first course that everyone can make at home: Pumpkin and Bacon Pasta. This dish is easy to prepare, and its delicate flavor will impress your guests. Follow the detailed procedure to bring this tasty dish to the table; you can serve it for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Preparation
- First, clean the pumpkin: remove the skin, seeds, and internal threads, then keep only the pulp.
- Now cut the pulp into not too thick pieces and set aside.
- Chop a quarter of the small onion into small pieces and sauté it in a pan. Then add the bacon and cook for 4-5 minutes. Once ready, set it aside in a bowl.
- Now, in the same pan you used for the bacon, add a drizzle of olive oil. Chop the remaining half onion into small pieces and sauté it, then add the pumpkin and let it flavor for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
- After this time, cover the pumpkin with hot water and continue cooking, stirring occasionally. Once the water has evaporated, add more, continuing until the pumpkin is soft.
- Now add the bacon you set aside to the pumpkin and let it cook for another 5 minutes over low heat.
*If you want to make the pasta even creamier, add 1 tablespoon of sour cream and stir. - Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the cooking times indicated on the package. Drain it al dente and toss it in the pan with the sauce.
- Plate, sprinkle with pepper, and serve. The pumpkin and bacon pasta is ready. Enjoy!
Observations
Can I use frozen pumpkin?
Yes. You can prepare this dish with frozen pumpkin. Make sure to thaw it well before starting the preparation.
Can I store the pumpkin sauce?
Yes. You can store the sauce in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Use an airtight container!
What types of pasta can I use with pumpkin?
You can use other types of short pasta: pennoni, rigatoni, fusilli, sedanini, and penne rigate.
Can I store the pumpkin pasta?
We recommend consuming the pumpkin pasta as soon as it is ready. If there are leftovers, you can store it for 1 day in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
