Ingredients3 tbsp olive oil
140g pancetta
or bacon, cut into cubes
1 small onion
25g butter
500g/1lb 2oz pumpkin
or butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and diced
20g pack fresh sage
400g pasta
25g freshly grated Parmesan
Prep: 10 MINS
Cook: 20 MINS
Method1)Heat a heavy-based saucepan, add 1 tbsp olive oil and pancetta or bacon, then cook for a few mins.
Add remaining oil and the onion.
Cook for 5 mins, until the onion softens and the pancetta is crispy.
2)Stir in the butter, then tip in the pumpkin or squash and sage.
Mix well to combine, then season.
Cover and cook for 6-8 mins, stirring occasionally until the pumpkin is soft, but not falling apart.
3)Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to pack instructions.
Drain and add to the pumpkin mixture.
Stir in the parmesan and season.
Serve in pasta bowls sprinkled with extra parmesan.