Make the pasta. In a saucepan add water and salt to taste. Heat until boiling. Add the pasta and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the sauce: in a saucepan add the oil or butter, heat and add the bacon and cook until golden brown. Add the onion, garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the pumpkin little by little, the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese and season to taste and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the minced fresh parsley. Serve with the pasta.