Recipes Meat and Poultry Pork Gemelli Pasta with Roasted Pumpkin and Pancetta 3.5 (2) 2 Reviews 2 Photos Roasting the pumpkin brings out the sweetness, which pairs well with the salty pancetta. This "primo piatto," or first course, is simple and delicious! Submitted by Kim's Cooking Now Updated on January 14, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 2 cups peeled, cubed pumpkin 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon fresh thyme Ā¼ teaspoon salt ā teaspoon ground black pepper Ā½ (16 ounce) package gemelli pasta 1 (4 ounce) package diced pancetta 1 cup chicken broth Ā¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pile diced pumpkin on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss lightly to coat. Spread pumpkin out and sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove and set aside. Bring a large pot of unsalted water to a boil. Add gemelli pasta and boil until just nearly tender, about 9 minutes. Heat remaining olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook until starting to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the roasted pumpkin and cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes more. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Drain pasta and add to the pan with the pumpkin mixture. Continue cooking until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve immediately, topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 356 Calories 14g Fat 46g Carbs 14g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 356 % Daily Value * Total Fat 14g 17% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Cholesterol 16mg 5% Sodium 730mg 32% Total Carbohydrate 46g 17% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 3g Protein 14g 28% Vitamin C 6mg 6% Calcium 82mg 6% Iron 2mg 13% Potassium 364mg 8% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.