Description
A comforting pasta dish featuring creamy pumpkin puree, crispy bacon, and sweet caramelized onions, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and leave the grease in the pan.
- Add sliced onion to the skillet and caramelize for about 10 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and bacon, ensuring everything is well-coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to substitute bacon with pancetta or turkey bacon for a lighter option. This dish can be paired with crusty bread or a light green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg