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Home » Fettuccine + Pumpkin, Parmesan, Bacon & Sage

Fettuccine + Pumpkin, Parmesan, Bacon & Sage

Last Updated February 26, 2021. Originally Published November 11, 2016 By Susan Leave a Comment

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Fettuccine + Pumpkin, Parmesan, Bacon & Sage -So Easy!  You only need a few simple ingredients  to whip up this healthy Fall inspired meal. A super creamy pumpkin sauce tossed with fettuccine, Parmesan, bacon and sage makes for a perfect quick and easy dish the whole family will love.

So easy! Only a few simple ingredients needed to make this healthy Fall inspired meal. Creamy pumpkin sauce tossed with fettuccine, Parmesan, bacon & sage. #Pasta #healthy #pumpkin

Fall just wouldn’t be Fall without pumpkins! I look forward to this time of year when the seasons shift, the sun starts to take on a more golden glow, the air has a slight chill, the smell of cozy fires in the fireplace , and the sound of leaves crunching under your feet….and pumpkins! lots and lots of pumpkins!

It’s a fall tradition…when the leaves start turning…pumpkin starts appearing in all sorts of favorite foods, and why not? Besides adding a whole lot of creaminess and flavor to dishes, pumpkin also adds a whole lot of nutritional goodness. Yep, pumpkin is packed with a healthy dose of fiber and antioxidants. Antioxidants like beta carotene which is essential for healthy glowing skin, good eyesight and good for your immune system.

So easy! Only a few simple ingredients needed to make this healthy Fall inspired meal. Creamy pumpkin sauce tossed with fettuccine, Parmesan, bacon & sage| simplehealthykitchen.com #easy # pumpkin #fettuccine

Creamy sauces= comfort food = Fall/Winter essential! Here’s where pumpkin steals the show! Many creamy sauces are creamy/delicious because they include high calorie/fat ingredients. The beautiful part of using pumpkin is that pumpkin puree is so creamy itself  you only need the smallest touch of cream/butter to get that same comfort food goodness. Which means a whole lot fewer calories and fat! and don’t forget the added nutritional value of pumpkin.  Yes, pumpkins are pretty magical!

So easy! Only a few simple ingredients needed to make this healthy Fall inspired meal. Creamy pumpkin sauce tossed with fettuccine, Parmesan, bacon & sage | simplehealthykitchen.com #onepan #pumpkin # healthy

So whip up a batch of this super easy Fettuccine + Pumpkin, Parmesan, Bacon & Sage and cozy up in front of the fire and enjoy a dose of pumpkin goodness.

So easy! Only a few simple ingredients needed to make this healthy Fall inspired meal. Creamy pumpkin sauce tossed with fettuccine, Parmesan, bacon & sage | simplehealthykitchen.com #pumpkin # healthy #cleaneating

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Pumpkin Fettuccine + Bacon & Parmesan

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 334kcal
Author: Susan | SimpleHealthyKitchen.com

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. fettuccine uncooked
  • 3 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh sage
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp half and half or heavy cream
  • 1 tsp butter optional

Instructions

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Retain 1 cup cooking liquid. Drain pasta, set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally until almost crisp (about 4 mins). Add sage and garlic, cook 1 min. stirring constantly (you don't want the sage to burn). Drain any excess bacon fat if necessary.
  • Add pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup Parmesan and salt and pepper to taste. Mix in pasta, half & half, butter and toss to coat. Pour in reserved pasta water sparingly until you reach your desired consistency ( you probably will only need about 1/2-3/4 cup of reserved liquid). Cook 2-3 min. until pasta is heated thoroughly. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 53.9g | Protein: 12.8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 17.3mg | Sodium: 304.3mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 11g
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Recipe adapted from Cooking Light– Fettuccine with Pumpkin Sauce 

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