Pumpkin and Bacon Bake

Sonya01's Note:

pumpkin and bacon 2 things my family will all eat :)

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 kg pumpkin, peeled, chopped
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 3 cups cooked pasta
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 2 slices rindless bacon, chopped
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 30 g butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons thyme leaves (plus extra, to serve)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to hot, 200°C Lightly grease a 1.5-litre baking dish.
2. Heat oil in a medium frying pan on high. Saute onion and garlic 2-3 minutes,
3. until tender.
4. Add pumpkin. Saute 4-5 minutes, until lightly golden. Pour in stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 4-5 minutes, until pumpkin is almost tender.
5. Transfer pumpkin mixture to a large bowl and roughly mash. Add pasta, eggs and half breadcrumbs. Season to taste. Spoon into dish.
6. Sprinkle with combined remaining breadcrumbs, bacon, parmesan, butter and thyme. Bake 20-25 minutes, until golden. Sprinkle with extra thyme to serve.