Pasta with Butternut Squash and Sage | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon , halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
• 8 large fresh sage leaves , plus 1 tablespoon minced (see note)
• 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 6 scallions , sliced thin (about 1 cup)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and ground black pepper
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 pound penne pasta or other short, tubular pasta
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese , plus extra for serving
• 4 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds , toasted