Bacon & mushroom pasta

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Health score
10%
Bacon & mushroom pasta
25 min.
4
708kcal

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Are you ready to indulge in a delightful culinary experience that brings together rich flavors and comforting textures? Our Bacon & Mushroom Pasta is the perfect dish for any occasion, be it a quick lunch or an elegant dinner. This popular recipe is not only incredibly satisfying but also comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for those bustling weekdays or leisurely weekends.

Imagine tender penne pasta coated in a creamy sauce, paired with the savory crunch of crispy streaky bacon and the earthy taste of sautéed chestnut or button mushrooms. With just a handful of fresh basil and a dollop of pesto to brighten the dish, every bite is a mouthwatering delight that will have your taste buds dancing.

This dish serves four hearty portions and is packed with flavor while still being relatively easy to prepare. At approximately 708 calories per serving, it strikes a balance between indulgence and satisfaction. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, this Bacon & Mushroom Pasta will surely impress family and friends alike.

So grab your frying pan and saucepan, and let’s get cooking! Dive into a plate of creamy, savory goodness that promises to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 400 penne pasta (or other tube shape)
  • 250 mushrooms 
  •  bacon 
  • tbsp basil pesto fresh ( from the chiller cabinet if possible)
  • 200 ml carton half-fat crème fraîche 50%
  • handful basil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • kitchen scissors

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta in boiling water in a large non-stick saucepan according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, slice the mushrooms and snip the bacon into bite-size pieces with scissors or a sharp knife.
  2. Reserve a few drops of the cooking water in a cup or bowl, then drain the pasta and set aside. Fry the bacon and mushrooms in the same pan until golden, about 5 mins. Keep the heat high so the mushrooms fry in the bacon fat, rather than sweat.
  3. Tip the pasta and reserved water back into the pan and stir over the heat for 1 min. Take the pan off the heat, spoon in the pesto and crme frache and most of the basil and stir to combine.
  4. Sprinkle with the remaining basil to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories708kcal
Protein12.86%
Fat41.25%
Carbs45.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36
Glycemic Load
30.47
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
17.669565128243%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:707.9kcal
35.39%
Fat:32.24g
49.6%
Saturated Fat:12.22g
76.37%
Carbohydrates:80.68g
26.89%
Net Carbohydrates:76.61g
27.86%
Sugar:5.89g
6.54%
Cholesterol:30.24mg
10.08%
Sodium:490.67mg
21.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.61g
45.22%
Selenium:77.86µg
111.23%
Manganese:0.96mg
47.85%
Phosphorus:306.39mg
30.64%
Vitamin B3:5.73mg
28.65%
Copper:0.51mg
25.41%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.43%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.48%
Fiber:4.07g
16.29%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.24%
Vitamin B5:1.61mg
16.12%
Magnesium:64.22mg
16.06%
Zinc:2.26mg
15.05%
Potassium:510.35mg
14.58%
Iron:1.9mg
10.53%
Folate:28.97µg
7.24%
Vitamin A:345.05IU
6.9%
Calcium:50.11mg
5.01%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.08%
Vitamin K:2.17µg
2.07%
Vitamin E:0.31mg
2.06%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
2.01%
Vitamin C:1.4mg
1.7%