{"id":"a208950c-7b55-4c6b-bbf1-e8ff9ca78c0c","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/a208950c-7b55-4c6b-bbf1-e8ff9ca78c0c","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a33984426/pumpkin-carbonara-recipe/","title":"Pumpkin Carbonara","description":"Classic spaghetti carbonara gets a seasonal twist in this recipe with the addition of fall’s flavor superstar: pumpkin.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT45M","ingredients":[{"text":"1 c. pumpkin puree","item":"pumpkin puree","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving","item":"freshly grated Parmesan","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for serving"},{"text":"3 large egg yolks","item":"large egg yolks","quantity":3},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"1 lb. spaghetti or bucatini","item":"spaghetti or bucatini","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces","item":"thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces","quantity":6,"unit":"slice"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a medium bowl, whisk pumpkin, Parmesan, and egg yolks together. Add a few cranks of black pepper."},{"number":2,"text":"Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. Reserve about 1 ½ cups of pasta water, then drain."},{"number":3,"text":"Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve bacon grease in skillet."},{"number":4,"text":"Add drained pasta to skillet with bacon grease, tossing to coat. Return skillet over low heat to warm grease, if needed, then remove from heat before adding pumpkin mixture. Add ¾ cup of pasta water to pumpkin mixture to thin it out, then add to pasta and toss to coat. Add additional pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed to create a creamy sauce. Add bacon and toss."},{"number":5,"text":"Top with more Parmesan and black pepper to serve."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:47:50.922099+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:47:50.922099+00:00"}