Mushroom Bacon Cheesy Pasta
Sautéed mushrooms and crispy bacon add flavor and texture to this scrumptious cheesy pasta recipe, made in just 29 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup penne pasta, uncooked
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- Add the chopped bacon to a large pan over medium-high heat, cook for 4-5 minutes, or until crisp.
- Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to drain off the grease.
- Wipe the pan clean of grease, then add the olive oil.
- Once hot, add the mushrooms, then sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Add the cream cheese and whisk together until a creamy sauce forms, then add the parmesan cheese.
- Once the cheese has melted in, add the bacon and penne pasta to the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Toss to combine, then transfer to a bowl and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving 4servingCalories 652kcal (33%)Carbohydrates 27g (9%)Protein 16g (32%)Fat 53g (82%)Saturated Fat 25g (125%)Cholesterol 136mg (45%)Sodium 1384mg (58%)Potassium 390mg (11%)Fiber 1g (4%)Sugar 2g (2%)Vitamin A 1265mg (25%)Vitamin C 5mg (6%)Calcium 167mg (17%)Iron 1.1mg (6%)
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