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Creamy Bacon Mushroom Pasta

Healthy Fact of the Day

Mushrooms provide umami flavor naturally while being low in calories and high in B vitamins and selenium. Using high-quality Parmesan means you need less cheese to achieve rich, satisfying flavor.
Creamy Bacon Mushroom Pasta

Creamy Bacon Mushroom Pasta

Recipe by Daily Disher

Creamy Bacon Mushroom Pasta features tender pasta tossed in a luxurious Parmesan cream sauce with crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh basil.

Course: MainCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
5.0 from 1 vote
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

650

kcal

30

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz pasta

    • 4 slices bacon

    • 1 cup mushrooms

    • 1 cup heavy cream

    • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

    • 2 cloves garlic

    • 1 tbsp olive oil

    • to taste salt

    • to taste black pepper

    • 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

    Directions

    • Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
    • In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, then remove and chop into bite-sized pieces.
    • In the same skillet, add olive oil and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about one minute but do not let the garlic burn.
    • Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet, cook until they are tender and golden brown, approximately five to seven minutes.
    • Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently to prevent it from sticking or burning.
    • Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and black pepper to taste, cooking until the sauce thickens.
    • Return the cooked pasta and chopped bacon to the skillet, tossing everything together to coat the pasta in the creamy sauce.
    • Serve the pasta hot, garnished with freshly chopped basil for a burst of flavor and color.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 650kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    This Creamy Bacon Mushroom Pasta is the ultimate indulgence for pasta lovers, bringing together smoky bacon, earthy mushrooms, and velvety cream in perfect harmony. Crispy bacon adds satisfying crunch and rich flavor, while tender sautéed mushrooms contribute their meaty texture and umami depth. The luxurious Parmesan cream sauce coats every strand of pasta, creating that restaurant-quality richness you crave, while fresh basil adds a bright, herbaceous finish that balances all the rich elements beautifully.

    5.0 from 1 vote

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