Pumpkin and bacon pasta

Name: Pumpkin and bacon pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 180 g mezze maniche (or another short pasta); 350 g pumpkin flesh; 80 g diced bacon; 1/2 small onion; 1 tablespoon cooking cream (optional); Salt to taste; Pepper to taste; Olive oil to taste

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Main Dish

Very Easy

42 min

550 Kcal

Pumpkin is an autumn ingredient, but we often freeze it so we can enjoy it even when it is no longer available. This versatile vegetable can be used to make many delicious recipes, and today we’re sharing a simple, creamy first course that anyone can make at home: mezze maniche with pumpkin and bacon. Pumpkin pasta is easy to make, and its delicate flavor is sure to impress your guests. Follow the detailed instructions to serve this tasty dish for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

180 g mezze maniche (or another short pasta)
350 g pumpkin flesh
80 g diced bacon
1/2 small onion
1 tablespoon cooking cream (optional)
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Olive oil to taste

Preparation

Preparation30 min

Cook time12 min

First, clean the pumpkin: remove the skin, seeds, and inner fibers, leaving only the flesh.
Now cut the flesh into pieces that are not too thick and set them 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, add a drizzle of olive oil to the same pan you used for the bacon. Finely chop the remaining half onion and sauté it, then add the pumpkin and cook for a few minutes to develop the flavor, 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 pan with the pumpkin and cook for another 5 minutes over low heat.

*If you want to make the pasta even creamier, add 1 tablespoon of cooking cream and stir.
Cook the pasta in boiling water according to the cooking time 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!

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FAQ ❓

Can I use frozen pumpkin?

Yes. You can make this dish with frozen pumpkin. Make sure to thaw it thoroughly before you start preparing it.

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, such as pennoni, rigatoni, fusilli, sedanini, and penne rigate.

Can I store pumpkin pasta?

We recommend eating pumpkin pasta as soon as it is ready. If you do have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 day.