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Bacon, Sage and Pumpkin Pasta
Sweet roasted pumpkins, salty bacon, earthy sage and a garlicky cream sauce all wrapped round linguine pasta…this Bacon, Sage and Pumpkin Pasta will have you licking the plate and wishing you had made more!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 681 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Fusion , Italian , British
Ingredients
- 500 g pumpkin or butternut squash chopped into 1cm / ½ inch cubes (ish!)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 20 sage leaves left whole
- 10 sage leaves chopped finely
- 300 g linguine (or spaghetti, tagliatelle or any other pasta shape you like)
- 100 g lardons or diced smoked bacon
- 2 cloves garlic crushed or grated
- ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
- 300 g Creme Fraiche
- Black pepper to taste
- Grated parmesan to serve
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 220C / 200C / gas mark 7 / 425F.
- Place the chopped pumpkin in a large roasting tin, so that it fits in a single layer and is nicely spread out (or use 2 roasting trays).
- Drizzle over 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss the pumpkin in the oil then arrange back into a single layer.
- Roast in your preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, remove the pumpkin from the oven and add the 20 whole sage leaves. Turn everything in the oil and roast for a further 10 minutes or until the pumpkin is soft and the sage leaves are crispy (but not burnt!).
- While the pumpkin is roasting, cook the pasta according to packet instructions / your own preferences. Drain reserving a little of the cooking water.
- While the pasta is cooking make the sauce. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over a high heat for 1 minute. Add the bacon and fry for 3 minutes until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
- Turn the heat right down, then add the garlic, chilli flakes and finely chopped sage. Fry gently for 1 minute then add the crème fraîche, black pepper and roasted pumpkin (but not the whole sage leaves).
- Add the drained pasta and a couple of tablespoons of the pasta water to the sauce and stir until the sauce is warmed through and evenly coats the pasta.
- Serve the pasta topped with the crispy roasted sage leaves and plenty of parmesan cheese.
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Notes
- Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Nutrition Information
Calories
681kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
239mg
(10%)
Potassium
762mg
(22%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
13875IU
(278%)
Vitamin C
27.4mg
(30%)
Calcium
173mg
(17%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 681
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 681kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 239mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 762mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 13875IU | 278% |
| Vitamin C | 27.4mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.