ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA WITH BACON AND CRISPY SAGE
This pasta is like a fall-inspired carbonara but without the egg base. Instead the dish gets richness from goat cheese and a touch of cream. Sweet roasted butternut squash, fried sage leaves and crisp bacon round out this decadent, creamy pasta.
Provided by Megan Mitchell
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Place the squash on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle liberally with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, toss and roast until soft and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes longer.
- Place the diced bacon in a medium nonstick skillet and place over medium heat. Cook until crispy and golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place in a medium bowl lined with a paper towel.
- Add the pasta and a generous amount of salt to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking water.
- Add the sage leaves to the rendered bacon fat in the skillet, return to medium heat, and fry until the leaves are crispy, about 1 minute. Transfer the leaves to a small plate lined with a paper towel. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat.
- Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the reserved bacon fat and the garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the goat cheese and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Whisk in the cream, Parmesan, mustard, nutmeg, cayenne and black pepper to taste. Keep warm on low heat.
- Once the pasta is drained, add it to the skillet along with 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water. Toss to coat, then add the squash and bacon. Crumble in half of the fried sage leaves. Toss and add more salt to taste. If the mixture looks dry, add some of the remaining cooking water. Scrape the pasta into a serving bowl and top with the remaining whole sage leaves, a sprinkle of black pepper and some Parmesan.
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David Wabala
[email protected]This pasta is delicious!
Rishi Patel
[email protected]This pasta is a great weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the ingredients are affordable. The roasted butternut squash is a great way to get your vegetables in, and the bacon and crispy sage add a nice touch of flavor. The sauce is creamy and flavo
kami Abbasi
[email protected]This pasta is a great fall dish. The roasted butternut squash is sweet and flavorful, and the bacon and crispy sage add a nice touch of savory flavor. The sauce is creamy and flavorful. Overall, this is a great dish that I would definitely recommend.
Agata Ziemba
[email protected]This pasta is delicious! The roasted butternut squash is sweet and tender, the bacon is crispy and flavorful, and the crispy sage adds a nice touch of herbaciousness. The sauce is creamy and flavorful. Overall, this is a great dish that I would defin
DAMMIKA Dammika
[email protected]This pasta is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the textures are perfect. I love the combination of roasted butternut squash, bacon, and crispy sage. It's a dish that I will definitely be making again and again.
Obinna Jonathan
[email protected]I love this pasta! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family. The roasted butternut squash is always a hit and the bacon and crispy sage add a nice touch of flavor.
Abigail Akpabio
[email protected]This pasta is a great fall dish. The roasted butternut squash is sweet and flavorful, and the bacon and crispy sage add a nice touch of savory flavor. The sauce is creamy and flavorful. Overall, this is a great dish that I would definitely recommend.
Noah Barrett
[email protected]This pasta is delicious! The roasted butternut squash is sweet and tender, the bacon is crispy and flavorful, and the crispy sage adds a nice touch of herbaciousness. The sauce is creamy and flavorful. Overall, this is a great dish that I would defin
Logan Rodriguez
[email protected]This pasta is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the textures are perfect. I love the combination of roasted butternut squash, bacon, and crispy sage. It's a dish that I will definitely be making again and again.
Layla Johnston
[email protected]I love this pasta! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family. TheRoasted butternut squash is always a hit and the bacon and crispy sage add a nice touch of flavor.
Sardar Shahmeer
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The roasted butternut squash gives the pasta a wonderful texture and flavor. The bacon and crispy sage add a nice touch of saltiness and crunch. Overall, it's a delicious and satisfying dish.
cleofin y bony los presentes
[email protected]Wow! This pasta exceeded my expectations. The combination of roasted butternut squash, bacon, and crispy sage is divine. The sauce is incredibly flavorful and coats the pasta perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
Daniel Bidiman
[email protected]This pasta is a delightful blend of flavors. The roasted butternut squash adds a natural sweetness, while the bacon and crispy sage provide a savory and herbaceous touch. The creamy sauce brings it all together, creating a rich and comforting dish. I