Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
I used bucatini
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
- For serving: freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley
optional
Directions
- 1
Boil a salted pot of water and cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions.
- 2
Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a skillet until crispy over medium-high heat. When it's done, transfer it to a paper towel lined plate. Leave the bacon fat in the pan.
- 3
Add the mushrooms to the skillet, and cook them, stirring occasionally, for about 5-6 minutes or until they release water and it's been cooked off.
- 4
Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- 5
Take the mushrooms out of the pan (add them to the same plate that has the bacon).
- 6
Add the broth, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, flour, and Dijon mustard to the pan. Give it a good stir (only let it cook for about a minute max or it'll all cook off).
- 7
Add in the cream and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
- 8
Add the mushrooms and bacon back to the skillet. Let it heat through/cook for a few more minutes until it's slightly thickened, then drain the pasta and add it to the skillet and toss. Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve with parmesan cheese and parsley if desired. If the sauce gets a tad too thick, add in a splash of the hot pasta water prior to draining it.
Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, deeply flavorful pasta dish that comes together in a flash? This Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta delivers that cozy, restaurant-quality experience right to your kitchen, all while being incredibly easy to make.
What sets this dish apart is the perfect harmony of textures and flavors: the irresistible crunch of crispy bacon complements tender, earthy cremini mushrooms, all enrobed in a luxurious garlic herb cream sauce. It's a simple yet sophisticated weeknight meal designed for maximum flavor impact in minimal time, proving that indulgent dinners don't have to be complicated.
Prepare your taste buds for a truly satisfying experience. You'll enjoy the delightful chew of bucatini pasta, coated in a rich, silky cream sauce infused with aromatic garlic and Italian seasoning. Each bite offers the savory crunch of bacon, the earthy depth of perfectly cooked cremini mushrooms, and a bright finish from a touch of lemon juice and Dijon mustard. This dish promises a comforting and deeply flavorful meal that feels indulgent yet is surprisingly straightforward to prepare.
This versatile pasta welcomes your personal touch. While bucatini adds a unique texture, feel free to use your favorite pasta shape like fettuccine or penne. For a different flavor profile, consider swapping the chicken broth for dry white wine, or vice versa, to adjust the richness. If you're looking for an alternative to cremini, button mushrooms work beautifully. For a vegetarian option, you can omit the bacon and perhaps add more mushrooms or some sun-dried tomatoes for extra umami.
Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or when you need a comforting meal in a hurry, this Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta is best served immediately, garnished generously with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of vibrant chopped parsley for an extra flourish.