Caramelized Apple, Pumpkin, And Bacon Linguine

• 1 box Barilla Linguine
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cups apples, peeled, diced 1/2 inch
• 3 cups pumpkin, peeled, diced 1/2 inch
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon, 1/2 inch strips
• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted
• 2 oz goat cheese
• 1 Salt and black pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 425u0b0F (215u0b0C). Combine olive oil, apples, pumpkin, thyme, and bacon in mixing bowl. Place on non-stick baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until apples are caramelized and pumpkin is soft.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Place pasta and pasta water back in saucepan over medium heat. Add apple mixture and scrape all ingredients from baking sheet into pasta. Toss and heat through; season to taste.
3. Place in eight bowls and top with toasted pumpkin seeds and cheese.

barilla linguine, extra virgin olive oil, apples, pumpkin, thyme, bacon, pumpkin seeds, goat cheese, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/caramelized-apple-pumpkin-and-bacon-linguine-580a229f191f7d49356370a5 (may not work)