CREAMY BACON & MUSHROOM PASTA - THE PERFECT PENNE PASTA

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pancetta is often more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while pecorino can be less expensive.

Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.

Add chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the skillet.

Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary, cooking until fragrant.

Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Pour in fresh cream and bring to a simmer.

Add cooked pasta and bacon back to the skillet, tossing to combine.

Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.

Season with black pepper, nutmeg powder, and salt to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Oven bake cherry tomatoes until blistered.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Allergens