QUICK AND EASY CREAMY BACON-MUSHROOM PASTA SKILLET

Quick and Easy Creamy Bacon-Mushroom Pasta Skillet image

Make and share this Quick and Easy Creamy Bacon-Mushroom Pasta Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Pork

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

16 ounces penne pasta, cooked
12 -15 slices thick uncooked bacon, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 -2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or adjust to suit heat level)
2 cups heavy 35% cream, unwhipped
3/4-1 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
3 green onions, chopped (can use more)
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

In a large skillet cook the chopped bacon until crisp; remove to a bowl.
Drain all but 2 tablespoon bacon fat from the skillet.
Add in sliced mushrooms, garlic and chili flakes; cook for about 3 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender.
Reduce heat to low then stir in the whipping cream and parmesan cheese.
Mix in the cooked pasta, bacon and green onions; stir to heat through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 967.2, Fat 55.7, SaturatedFat 30.3, Cholesterol 165.5, Sodium 535.9, Carbohydrate 98.4, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 23.3