Ingredients

  • 1 pound Uncooked Whole Grain Linguini
  • 6 slices Lower Fat, Lower Sodium Bacon
  • 3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Sage, Divided
  • 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 15 ounces, weight Canned Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Or Vegetable Broth
  • 12 ounces, weight Low-fat Evaporated Milk
  • 1/2 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt, More To Taste
  • 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 dash Cayenne Pepper

Method

  • 1.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain pasta and set aside.
  • 2.
  • While pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add bacon and cook for 4 minutes or until crisp, turning once.
  • Remove bacon from skillet and set on a paper towel.
  • Drain most of the fat from the pan.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the sage and the garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in pumpkin puree, broth, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.
  • Allow to cook on medium until heated through.
  • If too thick, add more broth until reach desired thickness.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
  • Add pasta and toss to coat.
  • 3.
  • Transfer pasta to a serving dish.
  • Garnish pasta with remaining sage and crushed bacon pieces.
  • Serve and enjoy!