Rich, savory and slightly sweet, this comforting pasta dish is loaded with roasted butternut squash and bacon, all tied together with deeply caramelized onions.
Creamy Bacon and Butternut Squash Pasta
- Prep Time 60 min
- Total 60 min
- Servings 6
- Ingredients 11
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced (3 cups)
- 4 cups uncooked cavatappi pasta (12 oz)
- 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Make With
Progresso Broth
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 425°F. Spray large rimmed pan with cooking spray.
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Step2In large bowl, toss squash, oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Spread in pan; roast 25 to 35 minutes, stirring once, until tender and golden brown.
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Step3Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Add onion, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase heat to medium-high; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium; cook 15 to 20 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until onions are deep golden brown.
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Step4Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
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Step5Add broth and cream to onions in skillet. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to boiling. Continue to cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in reserved bacon, roasted squash, cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until hot. Transfer to serving dishes; garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
550
Calories
25g
Total Fat
16g
Protein
65g
Total Carbohydrate
7g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 550
- Calories from Fat
- 230
- Total Fat
- 25g
- 39%
- Saturated Fat
- 12g
- 60%
- Trans Fat
- 1/2g
- Cholesterol
- 65mg
- 22%
- Sodium
- 580mg
- 24%
- Potassium
- 470mg
- 13%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 65g
- 22%
- Dietary Fiber
- 6g
- 25%
- Sugars
- 7g
- Protein
- 16g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 170%
- 170%
- Vitamin C
- 15%
- 15%
- Calcium
- 15%
- 15%
- Iron
- 15%
- 15%
Exchanges:
3 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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