Savor creamy bacon mushroom pasta that’s a perfect weeknight dish. Quick, easy, and delicious, this recipe will impress any foodie! 153 chars
Ingredients
Scale
8 oz of Fettuccine or Tagliatelle pasta
6 slices of chopped bacon
2 cups of sliced Button or Cremini mushrooms
3 cloves of minced garlic
1 cup of heavy cream
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp of chopped fresh parsley
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Pasta – Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Step 2: Sauté the Bacon – In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside, leaving the fat.
Step 3: Cook the Mushrooms and Garlic – In the same skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms until browned, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Step 4: Create the Cream Sauce – Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
Step 5: Combine Everything – Add drained pasta and crispy bacon to the skillet. Toss to coat in sauce, seasoning with salt and black pepper.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve – Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately, optionally with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
This irresistible creamy bacon mushroom pasta perfectly marries savory bacon with earthy mushrooms in a rich double cream sauce, making it a delicious and comforting meal.
