<span class="fn">Healthy Bacon & Pumpkin Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry whole grain shells
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 ounce light cream cheese
• 1/4 cup fat free evaporated milk
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
• 1/4 cup sliced scallions or green onions

Steps

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and return to pan. Reduce heat to low.

2. 2

   Add pumpkin through salt and pepper and stir until cream cheese is melted and mixture is warmed through.

3. 3

   Divide between two bowls and top with crumbled bacon and green onions.