Description
Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta is a delightful fusion of crispy bacon and tender mushrooms enveloped in a rich garlic herb cream sauce. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a plate of comfort that’s creamy, savory, and sure to become a family favorite. With simple ingredients that you likely have on hand, this pasta dish is not only easy to prepare but also promises satisfaction for all pasta lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (bucatini recommended)
- 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
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a pot and cook the pasta al dente as per package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until crispy; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms until golden brown, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Remove mushrooms from the pan and deglaze with chicken broth or wine; stir in Italian seasoning, lemon juice, flour, and Dijon mustard.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for about 2 minutes before returning mushrooms and bacon to the pan.
- Toss drained pasta with the sauce; season with salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg