Pumpkin and Bacon Bake Recipe

Name: Pumpkin and Bacon Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 kg pumpkin, peeled, chopped; ½ cup chicken stock; 3 cups cooked pasta; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup fresh breadcrumb; 2 slices rindless bacon, chopped; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; 30 g butter, melted; 2 teaspoons thyme leaves (plus extra, to serve)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 kg pumpkin, peeled, chopped
½ cup chicken stock
3 cups cooked pasta
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
2 slices rindless bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
30 g butter, melted
2 teaspoons thyme leaves (plus extra, to serve)

1
Preheat oven to hot, 200C Lightly grease a 1.5-litre baking dish.
2
Heat oil in a medium frying pan on high.
3
Saute onion and garlic 2-3 minutes,
4
until tender.
5
Add pumpkin.
6
Saute 4-5 minutes, until lightly golden.
7
Pour in stock and bring to boil.
8
Reduce heat to low.
9
Simmer 4-5 minutes, until pumpkin is almost tender.
10
Transfer pumpkin mixture to a large bowl and roughly mash.
11
Add pasta, eggs and half breadcrumbs.
12
Season to taste.
13
Spoon into dish.
14
Sprinkle with combined remaining breadcrumbs, bacon, parmesan, butter and thyme.
15
Bake 20-25 minutes, until golden.
16
Sprinkle with extra thyme to serve.

1072

kcal

Calories

Fat

145

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, crushed, 1 kg pumpkin, peeled, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin and Bacon Bake falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pumpkin and Bacon Bake

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