Pumpkin Pancetta Penne Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Pancetta Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 whole Pumpkin Or Butternut Squash, diced; 1 slice Bacon Per Person, Or Chopped Pancetta; 4 whole Carrots, Diced; 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped Fine; 1/2 cups White Wine Or Sherry; 1 cup Chicken Or Vegetable Stock; 1 dash Cream; 1 bunch Basil Finely Chopped; 1 pinch Nutmeg; 1/2 packages Dried Penne

Servings: persons

1/2 whole Pumpkin Or Butternut Squash, diced
1 slice Bacon Per Person, Or Chopped Pancetta
4 whole Carrots, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Chopped Fine
1/2 cups White Wine Or Sherry
1 cup Chicken Or Vegetable Stock
1 dash Cream
1 bunch Basil Finely Chopped
1 pinch Nutmeg
1/2 packages Dried Penne

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First heat up the pan with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil until the oil starts to ripple.
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Then turn the heat down low and throw in the pancetta/bacon.
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Stir around to prevent it from sticking and fry until brown and crispy.
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Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on some kitchen paper.
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Reserve the oil for the rest of the cooking.
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Add the carrots and garlic and fry for a few minutes.
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Then add the wine or sherry, cover and cook on low heat until medium soft (about 10 to 15 minutes).
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Add the pumpkin and then top up with the stock so it covers the vegetables.
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Leave to simmer gently until everything is soft and the sauce has reduced by half.
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Turn off the heat.
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Using an electric hand blender, puree the sauce until its smooth.
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Stir in the basil, and a couple of tablespoons of cream, season, and add the nutmeg.
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Serve over the cooked pasta and sprinkle with the crispy bacon bits!

365

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 whole Pumpkin Or Butternut Squash, diced, 1 slice Bacon Per Person, Or Chopped Pancetta, 4 whole Carrots, Diced, 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped Fine, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Pancetta Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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 Pancetta Penne

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