foodie fridays: mini pumpkin pasta bake with crispy bacon and fresh herbs

“Embark on a flavorful journey with our mini pumpkin pasta bake with crispy bacon and fresh herbs, this delightful dish captures the essence of autumn, promising a satisfying and comforting culinary experience.”

Did I ever tell you that I was in a band?

Okay, not a full-on Guns N’ Roses rock band, although I do a mean Axl Rose impersonation, but more of a fifth-grade-try-to-get-first-chair kind of band. In my fifth grade band, there were no tour buses stocked full of giggle juice. No one wore leather pants. There were no smoke machines and laser light shows. There was only a room filled with black chairs, music stands, and chocolate milk waiting for us when we finished.

What instrument did I play? Well, I desperately wanted to play the saxophone. But my parents gave me the saxophone-shiv and said I needed to pick a different instrument. So you could imagine my excitement when I had to pick the flute because the clarinet section was full.

From the beginning, the flute and I did not get along whatsoever. I felt awkward holding the long, skinny piece of steel. Plus, I could never jive with the sound of the flute. Granted, the flute can play in any musical key, but I would look at it and think to myself, “Really? Why can’t you sound more jazzy?” Sigh.

Needless to say my elementary band days were short lived. I dove straight into sports after that and never really thought about musical instruments again. Until college when I tried to play the guitar. Let’s just say yours truly is not musically inclined.

So….what does today’s pumpkin pasta bake have to do with musical instruments? Not a darn-tooting thing. But, I would say if Guns N’ Roses were to ever go back on tour (still keeping my fingers crossed), I think they would get down on some of these mini guys.

Who would say no to creamy pumpkin with crispy bacon and gooey baked cheese? Definitely not a legendary 90’s rock band. Slash would probably give these mini pumpkin pasta bakes a solo.

Hey, it could happen.

“Conclude your autumn feast with the Mini Pumpkin Pasta Bake, enhanced by crispy bacon and fresh herbs. It’s a delicious finale that leaves your taste buds craving the warmth and flavors of the season.”