Orecchiette Pasta with Bacon, Butternut Squash, and Broccoli
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Orecchiette Pasta with Bacon, Butternut Squash, and Broccoli
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butternut squash diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Drizzle of olive oil
- Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste
- 8 oz pound orecchiette pasta cooked per instructions
- 4 slices of bacon cut into bits
- 1 shallot sliced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 3-4 tbsp toasted pine nuts
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and place the butternut squash on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and toss sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
- Place into the oven and roast the squash for 20 minutes, tossing with a spatula halfway through.
- Add the broccoli to the baking sheet and roast for 8-10 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and set aside.
- While the veggies are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
- Once boiling, add in the orecchiette and cook, per package instructions.
- Once cooked, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining pasta.
- While the veggies are roasting and the pasta is boiling, place the bacon bits into a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, stirring often, then transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
- Remove all but 2 teaspoons of grease from the pan.
- Add the shallot and crushed red pepper flakes and cook, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the white wine and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Add in the broth then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, cook for 1 minute.
- Immediately add the pasta, roasted squash, roasted broccoli, and bacon bits.
- Stir in the Parmesan and season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste. Add pasta water if needed.
- Let sit for a few minutes for the sauce to thicken and flavors to mingle, mix again then taste and re-season if needed.
- Serve and enjoy!
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