This Mushroom Bacon Pasta is a fantastic pasta recipe. Practically perfect! I really like the extra-something that the hot pepper flakes adds to the dish.
If you like mushrooms, you’ll like this pasta dish! Make it a main course, or serve it as a side dish.
So different from tomato based pasta recipes and from now on one of my favorites.
This dish also easily doubles.
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Mushroom Bacon Pasta
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound spaghetti or linguini
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 ounces diced bacon
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 teaspoons capers drained
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Note: use any type of mushrooms you like, or a combination; try button, cremini or shiitake.
- Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of boiling salted water; cook until al dente then drain well; place in a serving bowl and reserve.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over low heat, heat one tbsp of the olive oil. Add bacon and mushrooms to skillet and cook, stirring, until browned. Add remaining oil to skillet, then the capers, garlic, salt and hot pepper flakes.
- Cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes or until garlic is just slightly golden.
- Stir in basil (you can also substitute fresh parsley, for a different taste) and toss with cooked pasta.
Recipe Notes
Serve with Parmesan cheese on the side.
Enjoy!
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Recipe based on one by Lennie
Photo by CulinaryExplorer