Bacon & Mushroom Pasta
Andrea
12:16 PM
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This pasta is my favorite go-to for a quick, delicious meal that looks pretty fancy. I really love that you can get creative with this one and add almost anything to it!
Here is the recipe (in basic form):
Here is the recipe (in basic form):
Ingredients: (4 servings)
-8 oz farfalle pasta
-4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
-8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced (larger groups-get 16 oz mushrooms)
-1/2 cup frozen peas
-1 lemon
-minced garlic
-1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions:
**Let me start by saying that I have never measured anything when making this dish. I add until it looks/tastes right :)
1. Cook pasta according to directions.
Meanwhile...
2. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Set aside.
3. Discard all but ~2Tbsp pan drippings
4. Saute garlic in pan drippings; add mushrooms and cook until tender (I will sometimes add a little butter too)
5. Add peas and cook until heated through
6. Grate 1/2 tsp (or more!) lemon zest and reserve rest of lemon
7. Toss cooked pasta with mushroom & pea mixture, then toss again with lemon zest, cheese & ground pepper. Squeeze in juice of lemon and toss again. Top with bacon.
Some fun add-ins: Shrimp, Sundried tomatoes, broccoli or another green veggie instead of peas...
Pretty, huh?
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