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Pumpkin & Mushroom Spaghetti with Crispy Bacon

Creamy Pumpkin & Mushroom Spaghetti with Crispy Bacon Bliss

This Creamy Pumpkin & Mushroom Spaghetti with Crispy Bacon embraces autumn's flavors, offering a quick and comforting dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Spaghetti opt for gluten-free spaghetti if necessary
For the Sauce
  • 6 slices Thick-Cut Bacon or turkey bacon for a lighter option
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil use if more moisture is needed
  • 8 oz Mushrooms any variety
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree fresh roasted pumpkin can also work
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme or fresh thyme for more flavor
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika regular paprika can be used
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream dairy-free cream works for lighter options
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large skillet
  • paper towel

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook thick-cut bacon over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Remove and set aside on paper towels to drain.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms in the bacon fat over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Add minced garlic to the mushrooms and stir for 1 minute until fragrant, then lower the heat.
  5. Stir in canned pumpkin puree, dried thyme, smoked paprika, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Heat through for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until cheese melts and the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Toss the cooked spaghetti into the sauce, using reserved pasta water as needed to adjust sauce consistency.
  8. Plate the spaghetti, top with crispy bacon, and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a lighter option, balance the heavy cream with more pumpkin puree.

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