Pumpkin & Mushroom Spaghetti: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Delight
Enjoy the delightful combination of pumpkin and mushrooms with crispy turkey bacon in this rich and satisfying spaghetti dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In the same pan, add olive oil and sauté garlic and mushrooms until tender.
- Add pumpkin puree, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for a few minutes.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti with the pumpkin mixture and add the chopped bacon.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit bacon and cheese, and use nutritional yeast.
- Add spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin & Mushroom Spaghetti, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Recipes