Bacon & Pumpkin Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 ounces bacon, cut into cubes
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 ounce butter
• 1 lb pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and diced
• 1 ounce fresh sage, finely shredded
• 14 ounces penne (or another short pasta shape)
• 1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra to serve
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Heat a heavy-based saucepan, add 1/2 tbsp olive oil and bacon, then cook for a few minutes Add remaining oil and the onion. Cook for 5 mins, until the onion softens and the bacon is crispy.

2. 2

   Stir in the butter, then tip in the pumpkin or squash and sage. Mix well to combine, then season.

3. 3

   Cover and cook for 10-12 mins, stirring occasionally until the pumpkin is soft, but not falling apart.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to pack instructions. Drain and add to the pumpkin mixture.

5. 5

   Stir in the parmesan and season. Serve in pasta bowls sprinkled with extra parmesan.