Spaghetti with Bacon and Mushrooms
A fast and easy weeknight skillet pasta with hearty bacon and mushrooms!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 0.5 lb bacon
- 12 ounces mushrooms (I used a mix of cremini and shiitake), sliced
- 3/4 lb spaghetti
- 3-4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- handful fresh sage leaves, sliced thinly
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- salt and fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the 0.5 lb bacon into 1/2 inch pieces and add to a large skillet.
- Cook over medium heat until the bacon is mostly cooked through, but not completely crisp (it will continue cooking when the mushrooms are added).
- Add the sliced mushrooms, and continue to cook for 5-10 minutes until the mushrooms are soft and starting to lightly caramelize, and the bacon is fully cooked.
- Meanwhile cook the 3/4 lb spaghetti to al dente, according to package directions.
- Turn the heat under the skillet to low, and add the 3-4 Tbsp balsamic vinegar to the pan. Mix everything together, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, and toss together with the grated 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, handful fresh sage leaves, sliced thinly, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Season with salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
- Depending on how much fat has rendered from your bacon, you probably wont need additional oil, but if your spaghetti seems at all dry, add a little olive oil or a splash more balsamic vinegar.
- Serve immediately with more shredded parmesan, if desired.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Food & Wine.
Nutrition
Calories: 635 kcal · Carbohydrates: 71 g · Protein: 25 g · Fat: 28 g · Saturated Fat: 10 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 11 g · Trans Fat: 0.1 g · Cholesterol: 48 mg · Sodium: 610 mg · Potassium: 614 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 6 g · Vitamin A: 203 IU · Vitamin C: 2 mg · Calcium: 138 mg · Iron: 2 mg
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