Creamy Mushroom
Bacon Pasta

A rich and comforting pasta dish featuring earthy button mushrooms and savory bacon tossed in a silky, pepper-flecked cream sauce.

Ingredients

• 200 g spaghetti
• 100 g bacon
• 150 g button mushrooms
• 1/2 onion
• 20 g butter
• 100 ml milk
• 80 ml heavy cream
• to taste black pepper
• to taste sea salt

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the bacon

   

   Place the bacon on a sturdy cutting board and cut it into small, uniform rectangular pieces. This ensures the bacon cooks evenly and distributes well throughout the pasta dish.

   Tip: Keep the bacon cold while cutting so it stays firm and easier to slice precisely.
2. 2Slice the mushrooms

   

   Using a sharp knife, slice the button mushrooms into consistent, thin pieces on your cutting board. Uniform slices will help them cook at the same rate.

   Tip: Wipe mushrooms with a damp cloth instead of washing them to prevent them from becoming waterlogged.
3. 3Boil the spaghetti

   

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil, adding a pinch of salt and a drizzle of oil. Carefully place the dry spaghetti into the boiling water and cook for approximately 8 minutes.

   Tip: Adding a little oil to the water helps prevent the noodles from sticking together during the boiling process.
4. 4Cool the pasta

   

   Once the spaghetti is cooked to your preference, remove it from the boiling water and immediately rinse it in a bowl of cold water. This stops the cooking process and prevents the pasta from overcooking.

   Tip: Rinsing the pasta also removes excess starch, which helps keep the noodles separate and prevents clumping.
5. 5Melt the butter

   

   Place a square of butter into a hot frying pan over medium heat. Allow it to melt completely until it coats the bottom of the pan evenly and begins to sizzle.

   Tip: Watch the butter closely; once it melts, add your aromatics immediately to prevent it from browning or burning.
6. 6Sauté the onions

   

   Add the chopped red onions into the melted butter in the pan. Sauté over medium heat until they become fragrant, translucent, and slightly softened.

   Tip: Stir the onions continuously to ensure they soften evenly without burning in the butter.
7. 7Sauté the ingredients

   

   Add the prepared bacon and sliced mushrooms to the pan with the sautéed onions. Cook over medium heat until the bacon is browned and the mushrooms have released their moisture and turned soft.

   Tip: Ensure the mushrooms are sliced evenly to allow for uniform cooking.
8. 8Season the mixture

   

   Once the bacon and mushrooms are soft, season the mixture in the pan with black pepper and sea salt to taste.

   Tip: Taste your seasoning as you go to ensure it complements the richness of the bacon.
9. 9Create the creamy sauce

   

   Pour 100ml of milk and 80ml of heavy cream into the pan with the bacon and mushroom mixture to create the creamy sauce base.

   Tip: Keep the heat at a gentle simmer once the cream is added to prevent it from separating.
10. 10Combine with pasta

    

    Add the boiled and rinsed spaghetti directly into the pan. Toss gently over low heat, allowing the noodles to absorb the creamy sauce.

    Tip: Adding the pasta while the sauce is at a low simmer helps the noodles absorb the flavors.
11. 11Mix and serve

    

    Using white silicone tongs, toss and mix the spaghetti thoroughly until it is evenly coated in the creamy sauce with the bacon and mushrooms.

    Tip: Toss gently to keep the pasta strands intact and perfectly coated.

Storage & Reheating

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