Pumpkin and bacon pasta

When we talk about quick first courses we must also remember the pumpkin and bacon pasta, autumnal and very tasty, perfect for family dinners.

Although pumpkin is a very versatile ingredient, not everyone likes the idea of ​​using it in recipes due to its sweet flavor. This is why we thought of preparing pumpkin and bacon pasta, a tasty first course where the sweetness of the pumpkin is supported by the flavor and smoky hint of the bacon. To complete the dish and make it truly irresistible, a sprinkling of grated parmesan and ground black pepper .

Preparing pumpkin and bacon pasta is really very simple and quick, given that it is one of those recipes where the sauce is ready during the cooking time of the pasta. To make this possible, follow us in the preparation and be amazed by the goodness of this first course.

How to prepare the pasta with pumpkin and bacon recipe

1. First, cut the pumpkin without the peel into half-centimeter cubes and keep it aside.
2. Also finely chop the onion .
3. Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water for the time indicated on the package.
4. In the meantime, brown the onion in the oil together with the bacon .
5. After a couple of minutes, add the pumpkin , flavor with bay leaves , sage and rosemary and leave to cook over medium heat for about ten minutes, until the pulp is tender but still compact.
6. Drain the pasta, toss it in the pan with the sauce and season with freshly ground black pepper .
7. Distribute the pasta onto plates and complete with a sprinkling of parmesan .

Here is a video with all the steps to make this delicious autumn first course. As you can see, the bacon can also be browned separately but we preferred to put everything together to dirty one less pan and to blend the flavors better.

If this combination tickles your imagination, we recommend you also try the pumpkin and bacon risotto , perhaps more refined but equally delicious.

Conservation

The pumpkin and bacon pasta can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days in an airtight container. We recommend heating it in a pan or in the microwave before consuming it.