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    Home » Easy Cheesy Pumpkin and Bacon Pasta Bake

    Easy Cheesy Pumpkin and Bacon Pasta Bake

    Oct 12, 2021 · Leave a Comment

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    pumpkin and bacon pasta bake

    Pumpkin and bacon come together with pasta and a creamy cheese sauce in this delicious and easy-to-make Cheesy Pumpkin & Bacon Pasta Bake!

    It's super easy to pull together on a busy weeknight, but making it ahead of time and just re-heating after getting home is a great option too!

    Want to make sure everyone is getting their veggies? Throw in some broccoli florets before baking. You can use fresh or frozen, just make sure if you're using frozen that you thaw the florets completely or the dish will get too watery.

    Prep Work

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    • For the 1 lb. cooked and shredded chicken, you can either use the meat from a rotisserie chicken or bake a couple of plain chicken breasts at 350 degrees for about 30 -35 minutes or until no longer pink inside. Once the chicken has cooled enough to handle, use two forks pull it apart or shred.
    • Next, cook the rotini pasta according to package directions, but stop just short of the recommended cook time. This will allow the pasta to finish cooking in the oven. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
    • Finally, make the sauce by placing all of the ingredients listed for the pumpkin sauce into a blender and puree until smooth.
    pumpkin and bacon pasta bake

    Easy Cheesy Pumpkin & Bacon Pasta Bake

    Pumpkin and bacon are the stars of the show in this easy-to-make Cheesy Pumpkin & Bacon Pasta Bake that will delight even the pickiest of eaters!
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Main Course
    Servings 8 people

    Ingredients
      

    For the Pumpkin Sauce

    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 15 oz. can pumpkin puree
    • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
    • ¼ cup good olive oil
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 1 tsp. kosher salt
    • 1 ½ tsp. ground sage
    • Pinch nutmeg
    • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

    For the Pasta

    • 1 lb. rotini pasta, uncooked
    • 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
    • 1 lb. cooked chicken, shredded
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, divided
    • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, divided
    • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

    Instructions
     

    Assemble the Pumpkin and Bacon Pasta Bake

    • In a large bowl, toss the cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, shredded chicken, pumpkin sauce and half of each of the cheeses, stirring well to combine.
    • Pour the pasta mixture into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish and top with the remaining half of each of the cheeses. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 – 30 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbling.
    • Allow to stand for a few minutes to cool slightly, then sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.
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