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Bacon pumpkin pasta with shell pasta in creamy pumpkin sauce topped with bacon, cheese, and herbs

Bacon Pumpkin Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce and Shells

Bacon Pumpkin Pasta is a creamy, comforting pasta dish with a smooth pumpkin sauce, savory bacon topping, and fresh green onion finish. It is an easy choice for a cozy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Pasta
  • 2 cups dry whole grain shells
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 oz / 30 g light cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, as needed
Topping
  • 1/4 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
  • 1/4 cup sliced scallions or green onions

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Prepare the whole grain shells according to the package directions, cooking them slightly before al dente if desired.
  2. Drain the pasta and place it back into the pan.
  3. Set the pan over low heat and mix in the pumpkin puree, light cream cheese, evaporated milk, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Stir gently over low heat until the cream cheese has melted and the pumpkin sauce is smooth and heated through.
Serving
  1. Portion the pumpkin pasta into two bowls.
  2. Finish each serving with crumbled bacon and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Stir the sauce gently over low heat to help keep the cream cheese smooth and prevent separation.