One Pot Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta

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One Pot Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta

One Pot Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta

As a home cook, there’s nothing quite as wonderful as a one pot meal. Well, except for a one pot pasta meal. My one pot creamy bacon and mushroom pasta recipe is made for cozy family meals and hectic weeknight dinners. It’s a savory meal that needs minimal preparation, minimal cook time, and best of all – minimal clean up. Of course, mushroom pasta is a classic, but this pasta dish is elevated with a creamy sauce that coats the spaghetti and crispy bacon bits. This quick, easy, and affordable meal is a great way to feed your family or to serve at dinner parties.

  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 200g bacon, roughly diced
  • 500g mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 3 cups chicken stock (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup heavy/thickened cream
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 250g spaghetti (see note 1 for pasta options)
  • 1/2 cup boiling water (directly from the kettle)
  • 1 spring onion, finely sliced
  • 1 cup parmesan, freshly grated

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-based skillet on high heat.
  2. Add the bacon and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the mushrooms and cook stirring for 5 minutes or until softened and slightly golden.
  4. Add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the chicken stock, thickened/heavy cream and the pasta. Scatter the pasta in the pan and push it down with the back your spoon so that it is submerged under the liquid.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low (to a gentle simmer, so that the liquid is gently bubbling, if it is not hot enough and bubbling, the liquid will not absorb). Cook for 10 minutes, stirring regularly to stop the pasta sticking to the base of the pan.
  7. At the end of the 10 minutes, add 1/2 cup boiling water (from the kettle) and stir for 1 minute to help loosen the sauce to your desired consistency.
  8. Turn the heat off, stir through the spring onion and parmesan cheese. Serve.

Notes

Note 1 – Use any pasta that takes 8-12 minutes to cook according to the packet instructions. Spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, elbows or bow ties 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
  • Category: pasta, one pot pasta, one pot meal
  • Method: pan

Keywords: One Pot Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta, One Pot Bacon and Mushroom Pasta, One Pot Bacon and Mushroom Pasta recipe

FAQs

Yes, use any pasta that takes 8-12 minutes to cook according to the packet instructions. Spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, elbows or bow ties are all suitable options.

One Pot Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta is best made fresh and served immediately. Otherwise, see the reheating instructions below. 

Yes, refrigerate leftovers 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. 

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Comments

  1. Talia

    Deeeeelish!! It is quite rich so perhaps needs something light/green as a side for balance. Or do what my husband did – grab some garlic bread and carb up!

  2. Jessica

    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.

    • Nicole

      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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