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Pumpkin and bacon pasta with garlic crumbs
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Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Whip up a quick and easy pasta with ingredients you already have at home!
Ingredients:
  • 375g spaghetti
  • 350g butternut pumpkin, peeled
  • 75.08 gm extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 middle bacon rashers, trimmed, thinly sliced
  • 375.00 ml coarse fresh breadcrumbs
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 62.50 ml finely grated parmesan
  • 20.00 ml capers
  • 125.00 ml chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Instructions:
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/3 cup of the cooking water before draining. Return the pasta to the pan and cover to keep warm.
  • Peel the pumpkin into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler. In a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat, cook the bacon in 1 tablespoon of oil until golden (about 5 minutes). Drain the bacon on paper towel. Cook the pumpkin in the same pan for 2 minutes until just tender. Transfer the cooked pumpkin to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
  • Once you've reduced the heat to medium-low, pour in the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, followed by the breadcrumbs. Stir occasionally and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Introduce the garlic and oregano, then continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crispy. Finally, season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
  • Combine pasta, reserved cooking water, parmesan, capers, parsley, bacon, pumpkin, and remaining oil in a pan. Season with salt and pepper. Gently mix together and heat over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through. Serve in serving bowls and top with garlic crumbs. Enjoy!

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