One Pot Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta

Name: One Pot Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 200g bacon, roughly diced; 500g mushrooms, sliced; 1 tsp garlic, minced; 3 cups chicken stock (at room temperature); 1 cup pure cream (or thickened cream); 1/2 tsp pepper; 300g spaghetti (see note 1); 1/2 cup boiling water (directly from the kettle); 1 spring onion, sliced; 1 cup parmesan, finely grated

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One Pot Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta

★★★★

4 from 1 reviews

This recipe caused a bit of controversy among many pasta enthusiasts! When I say one pot, I mean one pot! forget boiling your pasta, in this recipe RAW spaghetti is added directly into the creamy bacon and mushroom sauce. The result is perfectly cooked al dente pasta and a thick, luxurious sauce.

Total Time: 30 mins
Yield: 4 1x

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-based skillet on high heat.
Add the bacon. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
Add the mushrooms. Cook, occasionally stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened and slightly golden.
Add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the chicken stock, pure cream (or thickened cream), and spaghetti. Scatter the spaghetti in the pan and push it down with the back of a wooden spoon so that it is submerged under the liquid.
Reduce the heat to medium (to a gentle simmer). Cook for 10 minutes, stirring the pasta every 2-3 minutes.
At the end of the 10 minutes, the pasta will be slightly undercooked, which is okay (the residual heat will cook it through), add 1/2 cup boiling water (from the kettle) and stir for 1 minute to help loosen the sauce.
Turn the heat off, and stir through the spring onion and parmesan cheese. Serve.

Notes

Note 1 – Use any pasta that takes 10-12 minutes to cook. Spaghetti, linguine or fettuccine are all suitable options.

MAKE AHEAD – Best made fresh and served immediately. Otherwise, see the reheating instructions below.

LEFTOVERS – Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave. Add 1-2 tbsp of water as needed to loosen the sauce. Not suitable to freeze.

Author: Nicole
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins

2 Responses

Jessica says:

March 28, 2023 at 7:17 pm

I couldn’t believe that this worked but did! So easy! A bit on the indulgent side so not a regular dish for us but definitely worth a try.

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1. Nicole says:
  
  March 29, 2023 at 8:19 am
  
  Haha I know exactly what you mean! Super indulgent and not one we make regularly but perfect for a cosy night in. Nic x
  
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