Roasted Pumpkin with Pancetta and Rosemary
Sweet roasted pumpkin gets a savory lift from pancetta, garlic, and rosemary for a simple, deeply flavorful side dish.
Prep 5 min · Cook 30 min · Total 35 min · Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized pumpkin, peeled and cut into cubes
- 4 ounces of pancetta, diced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, toss together the rosemary, garlic, olive oil, and pancetta until everything is well mingled.
- Add the pumpkin cubes and turn them through the mixture until each piece has a light coating.
- Arrange the pumpkin on a baking sheet that you’ve lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Roast in the hot oven for 25-30 minutes, until the pumpkin is tender with a little browning across the tops.
- Take the pan out of the oven, add salt and pepper to taste, and serve.