Orecchiette with pumpkin, broccoli, and bacon combine autumnal flavors in a wonderfully harmonious dish. The delicate sweetness of the pumpkin meets the slight bitterness of the broccoli, while the crispy bacon adds a savory note. A plate full of comfort that simply makes you want more and is perfect for cooler days. (Image by Claudia Longo)

Ingredients for 4 people

Preparation time:
approx. 20 minutes

• 280 g orecchiette
• 250 g cleaned pumpkin
• 700 g cleaned broccoli florets
• 80 g bacon
• half an onion
• grated hard cheese
• thyme
• extra virgin olive oil
• salt

Preparation

1. Sauté the chopped onion and diced bacon in a tablespoon of oil. Add the diced pumpkin. Season with salt and thyme leaves. Let it cook until tender.
2. At the same time, blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water.
3. Cook the orecchiette in salted water until al dente and mix with plenty of grated cheese, the pumpkin-bacon mixture, and the broccoli.