Bacon Mushroom Pasta

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pancetta provides a similar flavor.

Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy; remove from the pan.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt; cook fettuccine until al dente.

Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet with bacon fat; cook until golden brown.

Add minced garlic and sundried tomatoes; stir for a couple of minutes.

Stir in flour to absorb the extra liquid in the pan.

Deglaze the pan with broth; stir until it thickens up.

Add Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce; mix well.

Stir in cream cheese until melted.

Add the crispy bacon back to the pan; stir to combine.

Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce; toss to coat evenly.

Garnish with fresh parmesan and chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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