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Creamy Mushroom & Bacon Pasta

Name: Creamy Mushroom & Bacon Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: bacon (Cooked until fully done; reserve some for topping. The source does not specify an amount.); bacon fat (Remove three quarters of the rendered bacon fat before continuing; amount depends on the bacon used.); 0.5 onion (Half an onion, chopped; variety not specified.); 3 cloves garlic (Use about 3 to 5 cloves, according to taste; prepare as needed for cooking.); mushrooms (Use a couple of different types; slice before adding. The source does not specify varieties or amount.); butter (Amount not specified.); salt (Used during cooking and again to taste.); smoked paprika (Amount not specified.); red wine (A little red wine; amount not specified.); beef broth (Amount not specified.); thyme (Used in the sauce and again as fresh thyme to finish; amount not specified.); rosemary (Amount not specified.); bay leaf (Amount not specified.); heavy cream (Amount not specified.); Parmesan cheese (A bunch is added to the sauce, with more added during finishing and for topping; amount not specified.); black pepper (A bunch is added; amount not specified.); pasta (Shape and amount not specified.); pasta water (A splash, reserved from cooking the pasta.); truffle oil (Optional; use a little drizzle.)

Recipe by Steven Dunn @dinewithdunn · Instagram

Imported by K Kampani on SeeMeCook

A rich, savory pasta with crisp bacon, sautéed mushrooms, herbs, Parmesan, and a creamy sauce. The sauce is finished with pasta water and optional truffle oil, then topped with more bacon and Parmesan.

4 servings45 minAmerican

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Ingredients

bacon (Cooked until fully done; reserve some for topping. The source does not specify an amount.)
bacon fat (Remove three quarters of the rendered bacon fat before continuing; amount depends on the bacon used.)
0.5 onion (Half an onion, chopped; variety not specified.)
3 cloves garlic (Use about 3 to 5 cloves, according to taste; prepare as needed for cooking.)
mushrooms (Use a couple of different types; slice before adding. The source does not specify varieties or amount.)
butter (Amount not specified.)
salt (Used during cooking and again to taste.)
smoked paprika (Amount not specified.)
red wine (A little red wine; amount not specified.)
beef broth (Amount not specified.)
thyme (Used in the sauce and again as fresh thyme to finish; amount not specified.)
rosemary (Amount not specified.)
bay leaf (Amount not specified.)
heavy cream (Amount not specified.)
Parmesan cheese (A bunch is added to the sauce, with more added during finishing and for topping; amount not specified.)
black pepper (A bunch is added; amount not specified.)
pasta (Shape and amount not specified.)
pasta water (A splash, reserved from cooking the pasta.)
truffle oil (Optional; use a little drizzle.)

Steps

1
Cook the bacon until fully cooked. Remove the bacon from the pan, reserving some for the final topping.
2
Remove three quarters of the rendered bacon fat from the pan, leaving the remaining fat for cooking.
3
Add half an onion and about 3 to 5 cloves of garlic to the pan. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
4
Slice a couple of different types of mushrooms, using whichever varieties you prefer, and add them to the pan with the butter.
5
Season with salt and smoked paprika, then add a little red wine, beef broth, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
6
Add the heavy cream, Parmesan, salt to taste, and plenty of black pepper. Stir to form the creamy sauce.
7
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce along with a splash of reserved pasta water. Add a little drizzle of truffle oil if desired.
8
Add the cooked bacon, more Parmesan, and fresh thyme. Mix everything together thoroughly.
9
Serve the pasta topped with a little more bacon and Parmesan.

Notes

The source provides only partial measurements: half an onion, about 3 to 5 garlic cloves, and about 5 minutes of cooking for the onion and garlic. Amounts for the bacon, pasta, mushrooms, sauce ingredients, and seasonings are not specified. The pasta shape, cooking instructions, and pasta-cooking time are also not provided.