Pastina with Butternut Squash & Crispy Bacon
Pastina with Butternut Squash & Crispy Bacon
40 minutes total
Only 8 ingredients, this pastina recipe is the perfect easy and creamy winter pasta dish.
Pastina, also known as star pasta, is a soup cut that is loved by both children and adults. This easy pastina recipe uses butternut squash seared with shallots and blended to create a creamy sauce. Bacon is fried till crisp and then tossed with the pasta and the sauce.
Ingredients
Serves 6
Ingredients for Pastina with Butternut Squash and Crispy Bacon:
| 1 | Box Barilla® Pastina pasta |
| 2 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 | Shallots, minced |
| 1 | Small butternut squash, 2/3 inch diced [4 cups] |
| 3 | Cups veggie broth |
| 2 | Slices bacon, julienne |
| 2 | Tablespoons butter |
| ½ | Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated |
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
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a skillet sauté shallot with 2 tablespoons olive oil for two minutes, until translucent.
Step 3
Stir in butternut squash, sauté for several minutes, then add veggie broth and simmer until butternut squash is cooked through. Let cool down a bit and carefully process in the blender until smooth.
Step 4
Place squash sauce back in the skillet and bring to a simmer.
Step 5
In a separate skillet render bacon over medium heat until crispy, drain the fat and set aside.
Step 6
Drain pasta and add to the squash sauce, combine for 1 minute over high heat, until the dish is perfectly creamy and well combined.
Step 7
Turn off heat and let rest 1 minute. Stir in cheese and butter; top with bacon before serving.
Pastina
There are few children in Italy who do not grow up eating Pastina, these classic tiny pasta stars are what parents first serve as a child’s introduction to the delicious world of pasta. Others love this small pasta in their favorite chicken soup recipe. Check our recipe section for our favorite ways to use Pastina!
Barilla® Pastina is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Pastina
- Cook time 6–7 mins
- Pack size 12 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box