DINNER - BACON & PUMPKIN PESTO PASTA

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Categories     Pasta     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Dinner

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients (serves 4)
1kg pumpkin, deseeded, peeled, cut into 2.5cm pieces
Olive oil spray
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
400g dried penne pasta
300g Diced bacon
Shaved parmesan, to serve
125g (1/2 cup) basil pesto

Steps:

  • Method Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Place the pumpkin, in a single layer, on the prepared tray. Spray with olive oil spray and season with salt and pepper. Bake in oven for 25 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain and return to the pan. Cook the bacon in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat, stirring, for 5 minutes or until crisp and golden. Add the pesto to the pasta and toss until coated. Add the pumpkin and bacon and toss until well combined. Divide among serving bowls and sprinkle with parmesan. Serve immediately.

Iam Ready
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This is a must-try recipe!


Jmal Zain
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Shianda Maynard
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The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor to the dish.


Nilmini Nilmini
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This pasta dish is perfect for a fall dinner party.


Nkhanoor Khan
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but this dish was surprisingly delicious.


Bianca Wray
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


Maggie Partida
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I used butternut squash instead of pumpkin and it worked really well.


Joshua Cordova
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I added some chopped walnuts to the pesto and it gave it a nice crunchy texture.


Pilipili Ramadhan
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This dish is so flavorful and comforting. I love the way the pumpkin and pesto complement each other.


Asif pk
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pasta was al dente and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Owomugisha Sherrian
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This is my new favorite pasta recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. I love the creamy pumpkin sauce and the crispy bacon.


Mohbat Khan
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavors and how well the ingredients came together.


Ayan Ahmad
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of bacon, pumpkin, and pesto was delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. Even my picky eater loved it.