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Mushroom Bacon Cheesy Pasta
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Sautéed mushrooms and crispy bacon add flavor and texture to this scrumptious cheesy pasta recipe, made in just 29 minutes!
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
14
minutes
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Total Time
29
minutes
mins
Servings
4
people
Calories
652
Author
Whitney Bond
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
Serving:
4
g
|
Calories:
652
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
27
g
|
Protein:
16
g
|
Fat:
53
g
|
Saturated Fat:
25
g
|
Cholesterol:
136
mg
|
Sodium:
1384
mg
|
Potassium:
390
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
1265
mg
|
Vitamin C:
5
mg
|
Calcium:
167
mg
|
Iron:
1.1
mg