Pumpkin and Bacon Pasta
Celebrate the season with this delicious, one-dish pasta meal made with pumpkin and homemade bacon crumbles.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry whole grain shells
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ounce light cream cheese
- 1/4 cup fat free evaporated milk
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions or green onions
Preparation
1. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and return to pan. Reduce heat to low.
2. Add pumpkin, cream cheese, evaporated milk, garlic, salt and pepper and stir until cream cheese is melted and mixture is warmed through.
3. Divide between two bowls and top with crumbled bacon and green onions.
Try this: add caramelized onions for a sweeter, more buttery flavor, or add sliced cherry tomatoes to the mix!
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