Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta: Indulgent Dish with Turkey Bacon
This creamy roasted butternut squash pasta dish is indulgent and savory, featuring turkey bacon, spinach, and a rich sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Roasting and Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound butternut squash
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and roast the butternut squash.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Fry the turkey bacon until crispy.
- Combine the roasted squash, heavy cream, and spices in a blender.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce, bacon, and spinach.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with a lighter dairy alternative.
- Add more vegetables if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, butternut squash, turkey bacon