Description
Creamy Mushroom and Bacon Fettuccine is a rich and comforting pasta dish that combines tender fettuccine with sautéed mushrooms and crispy bacon, all enveloped in a luscious, creamy sauce. Quickly prepared in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or anytime you crave a warm, hearty meal packed with flavor and cozy vibes.
Ingredients
Pasta
- Fettuccine pasta – 12 oz (340 g)
Protein and Vegetables
- Bacon – 6 slices, chopped
- Mushrooms – 8 oz (225 g), sliced (cremini, button, or shiitake recommended)
- Fresh parsley – 2 tbsp, chopped
Sauce Ingredients
- Heavy cream – 1 cup (240 ml)
- Parmesan cheese – 1/2 cup (50 g), freshly grated
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Butter – 1 tbsp
Seasoning
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water for later use.
- Prepare the bacon and mushrooms: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same skillet, add a pat of butter and sauté the sliced mushrooms in the bacon fat until golden and tender.
- Make the creamy sauce: Add minced garlic to the mushrooms and cook for about one minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Toss the cooked fettuccine into the creamy mushroom sauce, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce to your desired consistency. Fold in the crispy bacon pieces and fresh parsley to finish.
- Serve immediately: Plate the creamy mushroom and bacon fettuccine while warm. Garnish with extra parmesan or parsley if desired, and enjoy your comforting meal.
Notes
- Use high-quality bacon for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overcook the mushrooms; keep them tender yet slightly firm for optimal texture.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency perfectly without thinning it too much.
- Grate your own parmesan cheese as pre-grated versions may contain additives that affect melting.
- Serve the dish immediately to preserve the creamy texture and flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg