Bacon & Pumpkin Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
5 oz bacon , cut into cubes
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 oz butter
1 lb pumpkin or 1 lb butternut squash, peeled , deseeded and diced
1 oz fresh sage, finely shredded
14 oz penne (or another short pasta shape)
1 oz parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra to serve
salt and pepper

Directions:

Heat a heavy-based saucepan, add 1/2 tbsp olive oil and bacon, then cook for a few minutes Add remaining oil and the onion. Cook for 5 mins, until the onion softens and the bacon is crispy.
Stir in the butter, then tip in the pumpkin or squash and sage. Mix well to combine, then season.
Cover and cook for 10-12 mins, stirring occasionally until the pumpkin is soft, but not falling apart.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to pack instructions. Drain and add to the pumpkin mixture.
Stir in the parmesan and season. Serve in pasta bowls sprinkled with extra parmesan.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	423.31 Kcal (1772 kJ)
Calories from fat	271.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.15g	46%
Cholesterol	43.45mg	14%
Sodium	351.93mg	15%
Potassium	579.85mg	12%
Total Carbs	25.22g	8%
Sugars	6.7g	27%
Dietary Fiber	8.49g	34%
Protein	13.39g	27%
Vitamin C	14.4mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	234.6mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	140.96 Kcal (590 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.04g	46%
Cholesterol	14.47mg	14%
Sodium	117.19mg	15%
Potassium	193.09mg	12%
Total Carbs	8.4g	8%
Sugars	2.23g	27%
Dietary Fiber	2.83g	34%
Protein	4.46g	27%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	24%
Iron	1.1mg	18%
Calcium	78.1mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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