This post is sponsored in conjunction with PumpkinWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the PumpkinWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone. Carbonara is a sauce made from bacon, eggs and cream. In this pumpkin carbonara, the creaminess comes from pumpkin, making this a delicious fall meal.
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