Description
Creamy Bacon Mushroom Pasta is a comforting dish that combines the savory goodness of crispy bacon, tender mushrooms, and a rich, velvety cream sauce over perfectly cooked pasta. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, delivering nostalgia and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 6 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 8 oz fresh button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms until golden (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream; let it simmer gently. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss in drained pasta and bacon; mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 715
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider substituting turkey bacon or incorporating spinach into the dish. For some heat, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.