Creamy Bacon Mushroom Pasta
A comforting pasta dish combining crispy bacon, earthy mushrooms, and a rich creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 4 strips of bacon, chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Sizzle the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic; sauté until mushrooms are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well, and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Try adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor, or use gluten-free pasta as an alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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