Creamy Bacon Mushroom Pasta (Print View)

Silky cream sauce, bacon, mushrooms and pasta mingle for irresistible comfort in every bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 8 ounces uncooked pasta
02 - 6 strips bacon, cut into small pieces
03 - 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced

→ Aromatics and Flavorings

04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1/3 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
06 - 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
09 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

→ Cream Sauce

10 - 1 cup heavy cream
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions, then reserve a small amount of pasta water before draining.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer bacon pieces to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
03 - Add sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is released and evaporates.
04 - Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Transfer both mushrooms and bacon to a plate and set aside.
06 - Pour chicken broth or white wine into the skillet. Add Italian seasoning, lemon juice, flour, and Dijon mustard. Stir well and cook for one minute only.
07 - Lower heat to medium. Add heavy cream, stirring constantly. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
08 - Return mushrooms and bacon to the skillet. Cook for several minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is heated through.
09 - Add drained pasta to the skillet. Toss well to coat with the sauce. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. If the sauce is too thick, loosen with a splash of reserved pasta water.
10 - Transfer to serving plates and garnish with grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Use freshly grated parmesan for best results and incorporate a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce needs thinning at the end.

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