HOLY SMOKED BACON AND MUSHROOM PENNE

Holy Smoked Bacon and Mushroom Penne image

When I was in university, I created this flavorful penne pasta recipe using my favorite ingredients: smoked bacon, button mushrooms and garlic. It became a hit with my family, friends and even special guests at home. It's a wonderful recipe because it's easy, convenient and yummy to boot! Serve while hot with buttered crusty bread. Enjoy!

Provided by Janet Paulin

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped smoked bacon
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons minced garlic
3 cups chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot, and cook until pasta is almost tender, about 6 minutes. Drain.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until browned. Stir in the garlic and cook for a few minutes, then add the mushrooms. Cook, stirring constantly, for a couple of minutes until the mushrooms begin to soften.
Pour in the chicken stock, and bring to a boil. Allow to simmer over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add cooked pasta to the pan, and stir until coated. Simmer uncovered until the sauce has reduced to just a few teaspoons in the bottom. Place generous servings onto plates, and top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.1 calories, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 677.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g