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Penne with pumpkin, Bacon

How to make Penne with pumpkin, BaconBoil pasta 2 minutes short of package instructions and drain. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Penne with pumpkin, Bacon
Servings: 4
Calories: 1054kcal
Author: Luda huang

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small red onion sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 strips bacon
  • 1/2 pumpkin Diced
  • 1/2 lemon zested and juiced
  • 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish

Instructions

  • Boil pasta 2 minutes short of package instructions and drain. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
  • In a large skillet, add oil, garlic, bacon, to soften and slightly render bacon, about 2 minutes. Add the pumpkin Diced, then cook the pumpkin until barely tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the vinegar, stirring to deglaze the pan. Add the pasta water, milk, and cheese. Stir to heat and melt the cheese. Add the penne to the pan. Squeeze over half the lemon. Serve with extra grated cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 1054kcal | Carbohydrates: 187g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 1220mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 14630IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 5mg