Gemelli Pasta with Roasted Pumpkin and Pancetta Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pork Recipes. (Gemelli Pasta with Roasted Pumpkin and Pancetta Recipe). Roasting the pumpkin brings out the sweetness, which pairs well with the salty pancetta. This \"primo piatto,\" or first course, is simple and delicious!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Gemelli Pasta with Roasted Pumpkin and Pancetta Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups peeled

cubed pumpkin

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

divided

1 teaspoon fresh thyme

¼ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ (16 ounce) package gemelli pasta

1 (4 ounce) package diced pancetta

1 cup chicken broth

¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Pile diced pumpkin on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss lightly to coat. Spread pumpkin out and sprinkle with thyme salt and pepper.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Step 4

Bring a large pot of unsalted water to a boil. Add gemelli pasta and boil until just nearly tender about 9 minutes.

Step 5

Heat remaining olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook until starting to brown 4 to 5 minutes. Add the roasted pumpkin and cook stirring frequently 2 to 3 minutes more. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Step 6

Drain pasta and add to the pan with the pumpkin mixture. Continue cooking until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve immediately topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Nutritional Information

Gemelli Pasta with Roasted Pumpkin and Pancetta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 355.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.8g 28%

Carbohydrates: 45.8g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 3g

Fat: 13.6g 21%

Saturated Fat: 3.4g 17%

Cholesterol: 16.1mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 4317.9IU 86%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.8mg 44%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 5.6mg 9%

Folate: 122.6mcg 31%

Calcium: 81.6mg 8%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 39mg 14%

Potassium: 364mg 10%

Sodium: 729.9mg 29%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 122.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.