Name: Delicata Squash Carbonara
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 2 medium delicata squash (about 1 1/2 pounds total); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 6 ounces pancetta (unsliced; about a 1"-thick piece); 12 ounces bucatini or spaghetti; 5 large egg yolks; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; Pecorino (for serving)

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Delicata Squash CarbonaraPeden + Munk

Roasting the pancetta in one large piece renders out most of the fat, making it easy to dice into perfect 1/4" pieces.

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