Description
Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta is a delectable dish that combines crispy bacon and savory mushrooms enveloped in a rich garlic herb cream sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, taking just 30 minutes to prepare. The comforting combination of flavors creates a satisfying meal that will delight pasta lovers and impress your guests. Serve it topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and parsley for an elegant finish. Let this dish transport you to an Italian trattoria right in the comfort of your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (bucatini or your choice)
- 6 strips bacon (cut into small pieces)
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: Parmesan cheese and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente in salted boiling water according to package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until crispy, then drain on a paper towel.
- Sauté mushrooms in the same skillet until golden, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Remove mushrooms, then add chicken broth, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, flour, and Dijon mustard to the skillet; stir well.
- Pour in heavy cream, let simmer for about two minutes until thickened.
- Return mushrooms and bacon to the skillet; heat through.
- Toss with drained pasta, season with salt and pepper, and serve garnished with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 320g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg