Best 4 Pumpkin Bacon And Sundried Tomato Pasta Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with this tantalizing Pumpkin, Bacon, and Sundried Tomato Pasta Bake. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of sweet pumpkin, savory bacon, tangy sundried tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, all enveloped in a velvety creamy sauce and baked to perfection. Lose yourself in the rich and complex flavors of this culinary masterpiece, available in three enticing variations: a classic rendition, a vegetarian delight, and a gluten-free option. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect Pumpkin, Bacon, and Sundried Tomato Pasta Bake to satisfy your taste buds.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BACON & PUMPKIN PASTA



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Try something different with a bacon & pumpkin pasta

Provided by Merrilees Parker

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Side dish, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tbsp olive oil
140g pancetta or bacon, cut into cubes
1 small onion, thinly sliced
25g butter
500g/1lb 2oz pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and diced
20g pack fresh sage, finely shredded
400g pasta (we used penne)
25g freshly grated parmesan, plus extra to serve

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy-based saucepan, add 1 tbsp olive oil and pancetta or bacon, then cook for a few mins. Add remaining oil and the onion. Cook for 5 mins, until the onion softens and the pancetta is crispy.
  • Stir in the butter, then tip in the pumpkin or squash and sage. Mix well to combine, then season. Cover and cook for 6-8 mins, stirring occasionally until the pumpkin is soft, but not falling apart.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to pack instructions. Drain and add to the pumpkin mixture. Stir in the parmesan and season. Serve in pasta bowls sprinkled with extra parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 81 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 2 milligram of sodium

CREAMY PUMPKIN PASTA BAKE



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This is a delicious pasta casserole that my boss's wife cooked and sent with him for us all to share. It is really creamy and delicious! It does not taste at all like pumpkin!

Provided by Sheri Miller

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound rotini pasta
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  • Cook and stir sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain sausage on paper towels and reserve 2 tablespoons grease in the skillet. Add oil to grease in the skillet; cook and stir onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the hot oil-grease until onion is soft, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir chicken broth, pumpkin, bacon, Italian seasoning, and salt into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir cream and sausage into broth mixture and simmer until creamy and thickened, about 5 minutes. Add rotini and gently toss. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and golden brown, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 51.2 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 992.5 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

BAKED PUMPKIN GOAT CHEESE ALFREDO WITH BACON



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This is a unique and delicious pasta, perfect for fall. I made this for my girlfriends, and everyone asked for the recipe! -Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (16 ounces) cellentani or spiral pasta
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 shallots, minced
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
TOPPINGS:
1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package instructions., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots; cook and stir 1-2 minutes. Add the next six ingredients. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring constantly, until reduced, 6-8 minutes. Add sage. Remove from heat., Drain pasta; gently stir into cream sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with bacon, goat cheese and Parmesan. Bake, covered, for 15 minutes. Uncover pasta; bake until cheeses are melted, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 37g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA SAUCE WITH PUMPKIN



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Make and share this Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce With Pumpkin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mandy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

500 g fettuccine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 slices bacon, chopped
2 cups pumpkin, skinned & diced
125 g sun-dried tomato paste or 125 g sun-dried tomato pesto
2 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons cream
black pepper
toasted pine nuts (optional)
fresh basil, chopped (optional)
parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook fettucine according to pkt directions.
  • Wile fettucine is cooking heat oil & cook bacon & onion together for 2-3 mins until onions are softened. Add pumpkin & cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, chicken stcok & cream. Place a lid on the pan & simmer for 10 mins, stirring occasionally, or until pumpkin is soft & sauce has thickened.
  • Season with black pepper & serve sauce over pasta garnished with pine nuts, basil & parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.7, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 110, Sodium 489.9, Carbohydrate 85.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 7.7, Protein 20.1

Tips:

  • Use a good quality pumpkin puree for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have sundried tomatoes, you can use chopped fresh tomatoes instead.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the pasta bake, such as zucchini, broccoli, or spinach.
  • If you want a vegetarian dish, you can omit the bacon.
  • Serve the pasta bake with a side salad or a crusty piece of bread.

Conclusion:

This pumpkin bacon and sundried tomato pasta bake is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. It's perfect for a busy family or a casual gathering with friends. The creamy pumpkin sauce, crispy bacon, and tangy sundried tomatoes make this dish a real crowd-pleaser. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.

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