Name: Barilla® Penne with Butternut Squash, Bacon & Balsamic Vinegar
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Box Barilla® Penne; 2 Extra Virgin Olive Oil; ½ Cup bacon (or pancetta), cut into thin strips; 1 Sprig rosemary, chopped; 1 Clove garlic, chopped; 1 Leek, chopped; 1 Medium butternut squash, diced ½ inch cubes, remove skin & seeds; 2 Cups Vegetable Broth; Few drops Aged traditional balsamic vinegar; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped; ½ Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated; To taste Salt and black pepper

Barilla^® Penne with Butternut Squash, Bacon & Balsamic Vinegar

42 minutes

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The squash and bacon sauce is a perfect match for Penne. An inviting first course ideal for the fall.

Ingredients

8 servings

1Box Barilla^® Penne

2Extra Virgin Olive Oil

½Cup bacon (or pancetta), cut into thin strips

1Sprig rosemary, chopped

1Clove garlic, chopped

1Leek, chopped

1Medium butternut squash, diced ½ inch cubes, remove skin & seeds

2Cups Vegetable Broth

Few dropsAged traditional balsamic vinegar

2Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped

½Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

To tasteSalt and black pepper

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

In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy and reserve on the side.

Step 2

In the same skillet sauté garlic, leek and rosemary in olive oil for several minutes then add squash and broth and simmer until squash is cooked through.

Step 3

Season with salt, pepper, and process ½ of the squash mixture in a blender until creamy.

Step 4

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 5

Combine puree and remaining squash mixture then add pasta and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese and garnish with bacon and parsley.

Step 6

Sprinkle with a few drops of balsamic vinegar before serving.

Penne Pasta

It takes only 11 minutes to express your emotions preparing a beautiful dish of Penne for the people you care for the most. One of the most famous Italian pasta shapes and loved across Italy, Penne, which means "pen" in Italian, gets its name from its shape. The tube-shape with angled ends was inspired by the quill of an old style ink pen. Barilla^® Penne is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Penne Lisce

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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