====== Linguine with Squash, Bacon, and Goat Cheese ======

  * 6 slices bacon
  * butternut squash (2- 3 lb) - peeled, seeded and diced
  * 2 clove garlic - minced
  * 14 1/2 oz. chicken broth
  * 1 tsp koshed salt
  * 4 oz. goat cheese - crumbled - divided in half
  * 1 lb. linguine - cooked
  * 1 Tbsp olive oil
  * 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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  - Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 min. Drain on a paper towel, then break into pieces, set aside. Drain all but 2 Tbsp of the bacon fat from the skillet.
  - Add the squash and garlic to the skillet and saute over medium heat for 3 to 5 min. Stir in the broth and salt and bring to boil. Simmer for 5 min to boil off some liquid. Cover and simmer for an additional 10 - 15 min. or until the squash becomes tender. Add 1/2 the goat cheese and stir to combine.
  - Add the squash mixture to the drained linguine and toss to coat. Drizzle in the olive oil and add the reserved bacon,  goat cheese, and pepper

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  Serves: 6      Total cook time: 30 min.
  Source: Real Simple Jan 2005
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{{tag>food meat maincourse}}