Description
This Savory Pumpkin Bacon Alfredo Bake is a delicious fusion of creamy Alfredo sauce, savory pumpkin, and crispy bacon, all baked to perfection. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a unique holiday side dish.
Ingredients
8 oz fettuccine pasta
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1.
2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, minced garlic, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
5. Add the cooked fettuccine to the pumpkin mixture and stir until the pasta is fully coated.
6. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
9.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding some sautéed onions or spinach to the mix.
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Feel free to adjust the amount of bacon according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Bacon, Alfredo, Pasta, Bake