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25 min
Creamy Mushroom and Bacon Pasta
A simple and delicious Italian-style pasta dish combining tender mushrooms, crispy bacon, and a smooth cream sauce. This beginner-friendly recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and requires only one pan besides the pasta pot.
25 min
Easy
4 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet2/10
Salty7/10
Sour1/10
Umami8/10
Spicy0/10
🥄 Texture
Silky, creamy sauce that clings to al dente pasta, with tender, slightly chewy mushrooms and crisp, crunchy pieces of bacon. Overall mouthfeel balances rich creaminess with occasional bursts of crisp saltiness.
👃 Aroma
Savory, nutty scent from sautéed mushrooms and rendered bacon fat, with warm garlicky top notes and a creamy dairy background. Freshly cracked black pepper adds a subtle pungent lift.
🍷 Pairs Well With
Dry white wine such as oaked Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, or a light red like Pinot Noir; for beer, try a Belgian saison or amber ale. Non-alcoholic: sparkling water with a twist of lemon or unsweetened iced tea.
🥗 Side Dishes
Simple green salad with lemon vinaigrette, garlic bread or crusty ciabatta, and roasted or steamed green vegetables such as asparagus or green beans.
Ingredients(7 items)
- 1400 grams pasta (tjestenina)
- 2250 grams mushrooms (gljive), sliced
- 3150 grams bacon (špek), chopped
- 4200 milliliters cooking cream (vrhnje za kuhanje)
- 52 cloves garlic, minced
- 6Salt and black pepper to taste
- 72 tablespoons olive oil
Nutrition Information(per serving)
520
Calories
18g
Protein
58g
Carbs
24g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook for 3-4 minutes until crispy, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon and set aside on a paper towel.
- 3
In the same pan with the bacon fat, add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until the mushrooms are golden and soft.
- 4
Pour the cooking cream into the pan with the mushrooms and stir well. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Add the cooked pasta and crispy bacon to the cream sauce. Toss everything together gently for 1-2 minutes until the pasta is well coated. Serve immediately.
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