Roasted Pumpkin and Bacon Pasta Bake Recipe

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 Kg pumpkin, deseeded, peeled and chopped in to 2cm cubes
• ¹/₂ cup chicken stock
• 3 cups cooked pasta (shells / spirals)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper
• 2 rashers rindless bacon, chopped
• 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 30 g butter, melted
• 2 Tsp thyme leaves, plus extra, to serve

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