By Jeannette Tomanka on 10/01/2014
An Autumn pumpkin pasta sauce flavored with sage and bacon.
Prep Time: 16 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 helpings
Nutrition Information:
- 341 calories
- 12 grams of fat
- 350 milligrams of sodium
Ingredients:
- 8 oz uncooked fettuccine noodles
- 2 chopped strips of bacon, cooked crispy
- 2 tbsps finely chopped fresh sage leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped finely
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 2 tbsps heavy cream
- 2 tbsps parsley, finely chopped
- 1 shallot, sliced into thin strips and caramelized
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions:
Boil the fettuccine pasta until al dente in water. Drain and set aside, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid (this will be for the pasta sauce -- it helps moisten, flavor and further thicken the sauce). Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Saute in butter 1 tablespoon of the sage and the chopped garlic cloves for about 1 minute, stirring continually. Stir in canned pumpkin puree, and then add the bacon pieces, caramelized shallot, Parmesan cheese, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Add the fettuccine along with the reserved 3/4 cup of pasta water, and the heavy cream; toss the mixture to coat. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Place a helping on a plate then sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon of sage and parsley. I also served with slices of tart green apple, which further complemented the flavor of the dish and continued the Autumn meal theme.