Barilla® Penne with Butternut Squash, Bacon & Balsamic Vinegar
Barilla® Penne with Butternut Squash, Bacon & Balsamic Vinegar
42 minutes total
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- Pork/Sausage
- Short
- Weekend
- Weeknight
The squash and bacon sauce is a perfect match for Penne. An inviting first course ideal for the fall.
Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Penne |
| 2 | Tablespoons 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 |
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 Short pasta
- Cook time 11–12 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box