Name: Barilla Linguine Pasta with Caramelized Apple, Pumpkin and Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Linguine pasta; 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 3 cups apples, peeled, diced 1/2 inch; 3 cups pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, diced 1/2 inch; 6 slices thick cut bacon, 1/2 inch strips; 1 tbsp Fresh thyme, chopped; To taste sea salt and black pepper; 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted; 1 small goat cheese log

Barilla Linguine Pasta with Caramelized Apple, Pumpkin and Bacon

40 minutes

Quick and Easy Recipes Meat Cheese Bacon Classic Blue Box Long

You can never go wrong with this fall-inspired combo of pumpkin, apple and bacon. In this recipe, all 3 of these universally loved ingredients come together with perfectly al dente Barilla Linguine pasta for a range of textures that's equal parts creamy, crunchy and juicy. Bound to be a guest favourite, these harvest flavours will definitely get a queue going at your next dinner party!

Ingredients

8 servings

1 boxBarilla Linguine pasta

2 tbspExtra virgin olive oil

3 cupsapples, peeled, diced 1/2 inch

3 cupspumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, diced 1/2 inch

6 slicesthick cut bacon, 1/2 inch strips

1 tbspFresh thyme, chopped

To tastesea salt and black pepper

2 tbsppumpkin seeds, toasted

1 smallgoat cheese log

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Step 2

In mixing bowl, combine olive oil, apples, pumpkin, thyme and bacon lardoons.

Step 3

Place on non-stick baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until apples are caramelized and pumpkin is soft.

Step 4

Cook Barilla Linguine pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Place Barilla Linguine pasta and pasta water back in saucepan over medium heat.

Step 5

Add apple mixture, scraping all ingredients from baking sheet into Barilla Linguine pasta. Toss and heat through, season to taste.

Step 6

Place in 8 bowls and top with toasted pumpkin seeds and cheese.

Linguine

Linguine is made from long, flat strands of pasta and is a close relative of Fettuccine, while being thinner and narrower. Linguine means “little tongues” in Italian and originated in the Liguria region of Italy. It pairs perfectly with seafood and light sauces.

Shape

Long

Cook time

10 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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