Savory Pumpkin Sauce with bacon
Fall is one of my favorite times of year…
I won’t lie, it has a lot to do with PUMPKIN!
I look forward to making all things pumpkin this time of year. I never know why it ever has to end.
All things pumpkin don’t have to be all sweet, have you tried any savory pumpkin dishes?
I really like Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes they are a true favorite.
Good thing I don’t have to only choose one favorite when it comes to pumpkin, it would be WAY too difficult to choose.
I could see the contest now…one bowl of pasta, one bowl of potatoes, another bowl of pasta, another bowl of potatoes. I’d be on a carb overload for days trying to choose.
I do really love carbs!
Since there is no reason to have to decide between the two, lets get started making this fun pasta and sauce.
I colored a pound of spaghetti with orange and black food coloring like I did with Red, White & Blue Spaghetti a few months ago.
I use Americolor food coloring and find that there is no after taste with this food coloring.
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt (plain)
- 1/2 onion diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup cooked crumbled bacon
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Add in the bacon and heat thoroughly and heat it until it's crisp.
- Add in tomato sauce, pumpkin, yogurt, chicken broth.
- Bring to a slight boil on medium heat then turn on low, add nutmeg and crushed red pepper.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over pasta.
The bacon gives this sauce a slightly smokey flavor which I think is perfect for this.
I garnished the dish with grated Romano Cheese and roasted shelled pumpkin seeds.
other pumpkin spice recipes you may like
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Filled Scones
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MaryB says
This sounds so good! Love the colored pasta. Do you have instructions on how to do it? I’d love to try it myself. Are the americolor food colorings available nation-wide, do you know?
Thanks!
Diane says
I linked to the instructions, here is the post I showed more photos in https://www.createdby-diane.com/2013/07/red-white-and-blue-spaghetti.html
I purchase Americolor at cake supply stores or order it online.
Let me know if you have any questions
Nutmeg Nanny says
SO delicious!! I can’t wait to try out this pumpkin sauce 🙂
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
That is too fun! The pumpkin sauce sounds amazing!!!!
Carla says
Oh wow I never would have thought to use food coloring with spaghetti! Love the addition of pumpkin and bacon too.
Jeanette says
That sauce sounds so good Diane – very festive!
Russell at Chasing Delicious says
That pasta is awesome! And that sauce looks fantastic. Bring on the pumpkin!
Shaina says
So fun! Plus, it sounds amazing.
wings io says
I ate it at the restaurant and enjoyed it. I tried many times but failed. Today saw your guide I learned a lot and drawn many useful things. I believe this time I will succeed. Thanks a lot!
Nancy says
Look at this, I just love pumpkin and can’t wait to make this… with bacon!