MUSHROOM PASTA CARBONARA

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I absolutely love this creamy and cheesy mushroom carbonara. I serve it with a side salad and rolls to make a complete meal. -Cindi Bauer, Marshfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups uncooked mostaccioli
8 bacon strips, diced
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) whole mushrooms, drained
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon minced garlic
6 to 8 drops hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps:

Cook mostaccioli according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Brown mushrooms in drippings; remove to paper towels. Drain drippings from pan., Add the cream, butter, parsley, garlic, pepper sauce and salt to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Drain mostaccioli; add to cream mixture. Stir in bacon, mushrooms and cheese; heat through. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 33g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.