Winter Harvest Pasta with White Wine Sauce

Name: Winter Harvest Pasta with White Wine Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ounces bacon (thick-cut ); 1 and ½ cups butternut squash (cubed); 4 and ½ tablespoons olive oil (divided); 2 cups lightly packed lacinato kale (torn into 1-inch pieces); 3 tablespoons pepitas (aka shelled pumpkin seeds); 12 ounces pasta (I prefer cavatappi or orecchiette ); 3 cloves garlic clove (minced); ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ¾ cup white wine; 6 tablespoons butter (unsalted); fresh parsley; Freshly grated parmesan or romano cheese for garnish