Bacon and Butternut Pasta

Health score
12%
Bacon and Butternut Pasta
45 min.
4
417kcal

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Bacon and Butternut Pasta: A Delectable Fusion of Rich Flavors and Comfort Food

Are you a fan of rich, savory dishes that combine the best of both worlds - the smoky goodness of bacon and the tender sweetness of butternut squash? If so, you're in for a treat with this mouth-watering Bacon and Butternut Pasta recipe! Perfect for those chilly evenings when you're craving a hearty meal that's both comforting and indulgent.

This dish is incredibly versatile, serving as a delightful side dish, a satisfying lunch, or even as a main course for a cozy family dinner. With a caloric breakdown that leans towards carbs for a filling and satisfying meal, it's the ideal choice for those who appreciate the art of pasta crafting.

Prepared in just 45 minutes and yielding generous servings for four people, this recipe is not only a crowd-pleaser but also a time-saver. The combination of ingredients is carefully curated to create a harmonious blend of flavors, with the crunch of bacon, the creaminess of blue cheese, and the subtle sweetness of butternut squash.

So, why not give your taste buds a delightful journey with this Bacon and Butternut Pasta? It's a recipe that promises to become a staple in your culinary repertoire, bringing warmth and joy to every table it graces. Happy cooking!

Ingredients

  • slices bacon 
  • ounces cheese blue crumbled
  • tablespoons butter 
  • cups butternut squash cubed peeled ()
  • ounces fettuccine barilla uncooked
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 cup spring onion sliced
  • 3.3 teaspoons salt divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • colander

Directions

  1. Bring 3 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
  2. Add pasta; cook for 8 minutes.
  3. Drain in a colander over a bowl, and reserve 1/3 cup cooking liquid.
  4. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
  5. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan. Crumble bacon; set aside.
  6. Add butter to drippings in pan; cook 30 seconds or until butter melts. Increase heat to medium-high.
  7. Add squash; saut 7 minutes or until almost tender.
  8. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, pasta, reserved cooking liquid, and cheese; cook 2 minutes or until pasta is al dente, stirring frequently.
  9. Sprinkle with bacon and onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories417kcal
Protein13.08%
Fat35.53%
Carbs51.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.75
Glycemic Load
17.38
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.017826095871%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:417.31kcal
20.87%
Fat:16.76g
25.79%
Saturated Fat:8.41g
52.55%
Carbohydrates:54.57g
18.19%
Net Carbohydrates:50.25g
18.27%
Sugar:3.76g
4.17%
Cholesterol:80.57mg
26.86%
Sodium:2188.65mg
95.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.88g
27.77%
Vitamin A:11608.57IU
232.17%
Selenium:49.83µg
71.19%
Manganese:0.75mg
37.47%
Vitamin C:24.87mg
30.14%
Vitamin K:28.17µg
26.83%
Phosphorus:250.59mg
25.06%
Magnesium:76.23mg
19.06%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
18.17%
Potassium:608.6mg
17.39%
Fiber:4.33g
17.31%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.41%
Calcium:160.2mg
16.02%
Vitamin B3:3.12mg
15.58%
Folate:58.15µg
14.54%
Vitamin E:2.04mg
13.58%
Copper:0.27mg
13.53%
Vitamin B5:1.27mg
12.69%
Zinc:1.83mg
12.2%
Iron:2.13mg
11.83%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.77%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.74%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.9%
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