Pasta With Squash, Bacon And Goat Cheese

• One 4.7 oz. package Farmhouse(R) Herb & Butter Pasta
• 5 strips of bacon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-1/3 cups warm water
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1-1/2 cups frozen butternut squash, thawed
• 2 oz. goat cheese, crumbled

1. In medium sauce pan, cook bacon until brown. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Pour off excess bacon grease leaving 2 Tablespoons in pan.
2. Heat bacon grease. Add garlic, and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add water, milk, pasta and contents of seasoning packet. Heat to a boil, stirring frequently.
3. Reduce heat and low-boil uncovered 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add squash and continue cooking until squash is heated, about 2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in goat cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes.

bacon, garlic, water, milk, frozen butternut squash, goat cheese

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/pasta-with-squash-bacon-and-goat-cheese-50145191 (may not work)