Indulge in a delightful culinary creation: creamy fusilli pasta tantalizingly tossed with vibrant yellow squash and savory bacon. This symphony of flavors is further enhanced by a creamy sauce that brings everything together in perfect harmony. As a bonus, this recipe is a treasure trove of versatility, offering variations to suit your preferences. Craving a vegetarian delight? Simply omit the bacon and let the vegetables shine. Need a gluten-free option? Swap out the fusilli for your favorite gluten-free pasta and enjoy the same delectable experience. And for those who love a touch of heat, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes will add a welcome kick. With its creamy texture, vibrant colors, and delightful flavors, this fusilli dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
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CREAMY FUSILLI WITH YELLOW SQUASH AND BACON
Lots of sauteed yellow squash in this rich, carbonara-inspired sauce offsets the indulgent bacon topping. Parmesan can stand in for the Asiago cheese, if you like.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot.
- While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium. Add bacon, and cook until browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain (leave bacon fat in skillet).
- Place skillet over medium-high heat. Add squash and garlic to fat in skillet; season with salt and pepper, and toss well. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until squash begins to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Uncover, and continue to cook until liquid is evaporated and squash is tender, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Add cream and cooked pasta to skillet; toss well, and cook until cream begins to thicken. Remove from heat; stir in Asiago, and add enough reserved pasta water to create a sauce that coats pasta. Serve topped with reserved bacon and more cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15 g
CREAMY FUSILLI WITH YELLOW SQUASH AND BACON
Lots of sauteed yellow squash in this rich, carbonara-inspired sauce offsets the indulgent bacon topping. Parmesan can stand in for the Asiago cheese, if you like. Recipe from Martha Stewart's Everyday Food.
Provided by Ingy1171
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot.
- While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium. Add bacon, and cook until browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain (leave bacon fat in skillet).
- Place skillet over medium-high heat. Add squash and garlic to fat in skillet; season with salt and pepper, and toss well. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until squash begins to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Uncover, and continue to cook until liquid is evaporated and squash is tender, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Add cream and cooked pasta to skillet; toss well, and cook until cream begins to thicken. Remove from heat; stir in Asiago, and add enough reserved pasta water to create a sauce that coats pasta. Serve topped with reserved bacon and more cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.5, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 56.2, Sodium 222.8, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 13.1
BUTTERNUT & BACON FUSILLI
This easy pasta dish with pancetta, butternut squash and spinach makes a healthy weeknight dinner. Fresh rosemary adds extra flavour
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Tip the pancetta into a large frying pan set over a medium heat and cook for 5-8 mins until really crisp. Remove using a slotted spoon, leaving the fat in the pan. Add the oil to the pan, along with the squash, rosemary, chilli and garlic. Cover and cook for 25 mins, stirring now and then, until the squash is tender. Season well, and gently crush some of the butternut squash with the back of a spoon.
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil 15 mins before the squash is ready, and cook the pasta following pack instructions. Drain, reserving the cooking water. Add 1-2 ladles of pasta water to the squash and let it bubble for a few mins. Tip in the drained pasta and toss together. Stir through the spinach, then divide between plates. Sprinkle over the pancetta, some grated Parmesan and a good grinding of black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
ZUCCHINI, CORN, AND BASIL FUSILLI WITH BACON
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Pasta Quick & Easy Dinner Basil Bacon Corn Zucchini Gourmet Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels; discard drippings from skillet.
- Meanwhile, cook fusilli in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quart water) until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water, then add vegetables to pasta in pot and cook, partially covered, 2 minutes (water will stop boiling). Drain.
- Add pasta with vegetables to skillet along with pesto and 1/4 cup reserved cooking water and toss. Season with salt and moisten with additional cooking water if necessary.
- Top with crumbled bacon and a generous amount of freshly ground pepper.
YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH BACON
Make and share this Yellow Squash Casserole With Bacon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Wendy0
Categories Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice squash about 1/4-inch thick; cook in boiling salted water until tender.
- Fry bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon and set aside.
- In bacon drippings, brown onions. Add butter, squash, eggs, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until eggs are cooked.
- In a 2-quart casserole dish, place half of the squash mixture. Sprinkle with half of the crumbled bacon and half of the shredded cheese. Top with remaining squash mixture, then bacon and cheese.
- Bake at 350° until hot and cheese is melted.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before starting, make sure to have all your ingredients prepped and measured out. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't miss anything while cooking.
- Choose the Right Squash: Not all squashes are created equal. For this recipe, look for yellow squash that is firm and has a deep yellow color. Avoid squash that is soft or has blemishes.
- Cook the Bacon Properly: Crispy bacon adds a delicious smoky flavor to this dish. To get the perfect crispiness, cook the bacon over medium heat until it is browned and slightly crispy but not burnt.
- Use a Large Skillet: A large skillet will give you plenty of room to cook the squash and bacon without overcrowding the pan. This will help the squash cook evenly and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Add the Cream Last: Stir in the cream at the end of the cooking process. This will help prevent the cream from curdling and ensure that it remains creamy and smooth.
Conclusion:
This creamy fusilli with yellow squash and bacon is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The combination of sweet squash, crispy bacon, and creamy sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve this dish with a side salad or your favorite roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
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