Creamy Pasta with Pancetta and Mushrooms
You can never go wrong with bacon and mushrooms! Whether you're entertaining guests or simply treating yourself to a comforting dinner, this delectable creamy pasta with Italian pancetta and mushrooms recipe is sure to impress. With its rich cream sauce, savory pancetta, and earthy mushrooms, every bite is pure delight. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make!
Ingredients
- 12 oz package of Pasta of your choice
- 1 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 oz Pancetta, cubed
- 3 Garlic cloves., minced
- 8 oz package Baby Bella mushrooms, chopped
- ¼ cup dry White, (or Red wine)
- 1 cup Heavy/Double Cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese, or to taste
- Freshly ground Black Pepper, to taste
- Salt, if needed
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring to a boil lightly salted water. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. While cooking the pasta, begin the process of cooking the sauce.
- In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the oil. Cook the pancetta until browned but not crispy. Add the garlic and sauté briefly.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms have released its liquid. Pour in the wine. Increase the heat and reduce the wine/liquid to about half.
- Lower the heat and stir in the cream. Cook until the cream is just heated then add the parmesan. Simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Season with some freshly ground Black Pepper, to taste. If you think it needs salt, add some, to taste.
- Drain the Pasta and mix with the sauce. Serve immediately with extra parmesan on the side. Garnish with some fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 13gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 215mgPotassium: 394mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 626IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg
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