Bacon Pumpkin and Pesto Pasta Recipe

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Bacon Pumpkin and Pesto Pasta
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Directions:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 200°C.
  2. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper, and place the pumpkin in a single layer onto the prepared tray. Spray with olive oil spray and season with salt and pepper. Bake pumpkin in oven for around 25 minutes or until tender.
  3. Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil, then cook pasta according to the packet directions, until al dente. Drain and return to the pan.
  4. Saute the bacon in a shallow non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Add pesto to pasta and toss until coated, then add pumpkin and bacon and toss again until well combined.
  6. Divide among serving bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 659.2 Kcal (2760 kJ)
Calories from fat 465.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.75g 80%
Cholesterol 49.5mg 17%
Sodium 735.6mg 31%
Potassium 998.5mg 21%
Total Carbs 28.25g 9%
Sugars 9.5g 38%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g 26%
Protein 20.09g 40%
Vitamin C 28.4mg 47%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 95.6mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 145.01 Kcal (607 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.38g 80%
Cholesterol 10.89mg 17%
Sodium 161.82mg 31%
Potassium 219.66mg 21%
Total Carbs 6.21g 9%
Sugars 2.09g 38%
Dietary Fiber 1.43g 26%
Protein 4.42g 40%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 47%
Iron 0.5mg 14%
Calcium 21mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.7
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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