Creamy Butternut Bacon Pasta
This Creamy Butternut Bacon Pasta combines roasted butternut squash with goat cheese, bacon, and pasta to create a rich and delicious meal perfect for fall.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta
- 8 ounces bacon cooked (I used bacon ends and pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or bacon grease
- 1 large shallot minced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups roasted butternut squash mashed
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in large stockpot over medium high heat, cook shallot in oil until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, stir, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan, releasing anything that has stuck to the bottom. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Add goat cheese, heavy cream, spinach, squash, and cooked bacon. Stir to combine and cook until heated through. Toss in cooked pasta and stir to combine.
- Add salt and pepper, as desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 802kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 1318mg | Potassium: 681mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 10036IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 3mg
