WINTER SQUASH CARBONARA WITH PANCETTA AND SAGE

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Winter Squash Carbonara with Pancetta and Sage image

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Pasta     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Squash     Winter     Healthy     Sage     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces pancetta (Italian bacon), chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
1 2-pound kabocha or butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2" pieces (about 3 cups)
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
12 ounces fettucine or linguine
1/4 cup finely grated Pecorino, plus shaved for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancetta, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8-10 minutes. Add sage and toss to coat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pancetta and sage to a small bowl; set aside.
  • Add squash, onion, and garlic to skillet; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 8-10 minutes. Add broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until squash is soft and liquid is reduced by half, 15-20 minutes. Let cool slightly, then purée in a blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Reserve skillet.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  • Combine pasta, squash purée, and 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid in reserved skillet and cook over medium heat, tossing and adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until sauce coats pasta, about 2 minutes. Mix in 1/4 cup Pecorino; season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve pasta topped with reserved pancetta and sage, shaved Pecorino, and more pepper.
  • DO AHEAD: Squash purée can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

Murli Parshad
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Theo Brooks
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I'm not a big fan of pancetta, so I used bacon instead. It turned out just as good.


John Terry
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This dish is so comforting and satisfying. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


chikos gaming
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Tebogo Morolong
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This is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti squash. It's a delicious and healthy meal.


Shumila Munir
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I've never made carbonara before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great!


Zulifqar Zulifqar
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Jephthah Ernest
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Rili Rrjolli
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but I loved this dish. The squash was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


Hasan Tarafder
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I added some chopped kale to the dish and it was delicious! It's a great way to get some extra veggies in.


Tamima Jaman
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so creamy and flavorful.


No Car
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I was a bit skeptical about using squash in a carbonara, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really good!


Rifat Khan 007
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


INFINITE Gamebreakers
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This was a great way to use up some leftover winter squash. It turned out really delicious.


Rashada Afzaal
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The squash added a nice sweetness to the dish. I'll definitely be making this again.


Binod Hirojak
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I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Sumonto Mondol
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This winter squash carbonara was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet squash, salty pancetta, and creamy sauce was perfect.