Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Meanwhile, cut the pumpkin into 2 cm pieces and cook in the boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Use the same water back to the boil and add the pasta cooking till al dente. Drain reserving about 1/4 cup of the cooking water

Meanwhile add some oil to the heated frypan or deep skillet and add the onion and bacon and sweat and sauté till it is soft and fragrant ( about 4 -5 minutes) then add the garlic and cook a little more. (2 minutes or till cooked through)

Add the warm pumpkin, cream and water stir well and simmer for several minutes. Add 1/2 of the cheese. Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary . Simmer for a couple of minutes until it reduces slightly, about 1 -2 minutes. .

To make mixing simple. Put the pasta into a warm bowl and pour over the sauce. add the parsley and toss to coat.

Serve with the extra cheese sprinkled over the top.