Pasta with Bacon, Squash and Sage
Prep Time: 18 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves: 6 (serving size: about 1 cup pasta, 2/3 cup squash) Ingredients 1 2-lb. squash (such as butternut or kabocha) 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 ounces thick-sliced bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 3 tablespoons sliced sage leaves 12 ounces medium whole-grain shell-shaped pasta 1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Slice a 1/4-inch strip from base and stem of squash, so it will sit flat. Peel squash, cut in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Cut flesh into 1/2-inch cubes. Place squash on a large, rimmed baking sheet, toss with 1 Tbsp. olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast, stirring once, until squash is tender and browned, abo...