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Bacon Pasta

Bacon Pasta

This Bacon Pasta is better than anything you can get from Olive Garden.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Bacon Pasta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 16 ounce package penne pasta
  • 12 -15 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onion

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions; set aside.
  2. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove the bacon; reserve 2 T. drippings in skillet. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
  3. Saute the sliced mushrooms and garlic in the reserved drippings 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in the pasta, Parmesan cheese, whipping cream, and pepper; simmer over medium-low heat until the sauce is thickened, stirring often.
  4. Stir in the bacon and green onions; serve immediately.