BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BACON ONE-POT PASTA
Provided by Serena Ball
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 7 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Using a fork, poke a few holes in skin of squash. Place the entire squash in the microwave and cook on high power for 5 minutes. Remove squash using a towel or oven mitts and allow to cool for a few minutes. Place squash on cutting board and hold warm squash with an oven mitt (or latex dishwashing glove) and slice squash in half; scoop out seeds.
- Place one squash half face down on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high-power, 3 to 5 minutes. Reserve second squash half for another use.
- Scoop cooked squash flesh out of shell and place in a blender or food processor and blend with about 3 tablespoons water until smooth; set aside. Makes about 11/2 cups puree.
- In a large pot, cook penne according to directions on the regular pasta box (as it takes a little longer to cook than whole grain pasta). Drain pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup pasta water.
- In the same large pot, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until browned. Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving bacon fat (about 1 tablespoon) in the pot.
- Over medium heat, whisk the flour into the bacon fat. Slowly whisk in the warm milk and cook, stirring, until the mixture begins to bubble. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in reserved squash puree; cook until warm, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese, thyme, salt, pepper and 1 to 2 tablespoons pasta water if sauce seems too thick. Add pasta and reserved bacon and toss gently. Serve with additional shredded cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calorie, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 336 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 4 grams
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MGW
mgw96@hotmail.comThis was an easy and delicious recipe. The butternut squash was roasted perfectly and the bacon added a nice touch of saltiness. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Naresh Magar
m_n35@gmail.comThis dish was delicious! The butternut squash was roasted perfectly and the bacon added a nice salty flavor. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Denisas Dainys
dainysdenisas@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe. It was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. The butternut squash was roasted perfectly and the bacon added a nice salty flavor. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyo
Amsal Aqdas
amsal_a@aol.comI loved this recipe! The butternut squash and bacon were a great combination. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
timon kipkorir
kipkorir.timon28@hotmail.frThis dish was amazing! The butternut squash was perfectly roasted and the bacon added a nice touch of saltiness. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Amanda Mokokwe
amanda_mokokwe100@hotmail.comThis was an easy and delicious recipe. The butternut squash was roasted perfectly and the bacon added a nice crispy texture. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight
Renee Jordan
jordan.renee92@hotmail.comI made this dish last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The butternut squash was perfectly roasted and the bacon added a nice salty flavor. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
syed tanver shah
shah_s24@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! The butternut squash and bacon were a perfect combination. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Zarak khan
z@yahoo.comThis pasta dish was so delicious and comforting. The butternut squash was cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice salty flavor. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy we
kamran malik
mk@yahoo.comI loved how easy this dish was to make. I was able to throw everything in one pot and have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. The flavors were also amazing. The butternut squash was sweet and tender, the bacon was salty and crispy, and the sauc
Kojo Dom
d_kojo80@gmail.comThis butternut squash and bacon one-pot pasta was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet squash, salty bacon, and creamy sauce was delicious. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again