Creamy Bacon
Mushroom Angel Hair Pasta
Indulge in this quick, comforting angel hair pasta featuring crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and a velvety, rich cream sauce prepared entirely in one pan.
This creamy bacon and mushroom pasta is a masterclass in quick, comforting cooking. By layering savory bacon, earthy mushrooms, and a splash of cream directly in the pan, you create a restaurant-quality sauce that perfectly coats delicate angel hair pasta. It is a simple, elegant dish that feels sophisticated yet effortless for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 150 g bacon
- 100 g mushrooms
- 1/2 red onion
- 20 g butter
- 200 g angel hair pasta, pre-cooked
- 100 ml milk
- 50 ml whipping cream
- 1 tsp salt
- optional red microgreens
Instructions
- 1Fry the bacon
Place the raw bacon pieces into a hot pan and fry them until they are fully cooked and browned, releasing their flavorful fat.
Tip: Make sure the pan is sufficiently hot before adding the bacon to ensure it sears properly. - 2Sauté the aromatics and mushrooms
Add the sliced mushrooms and red onions into the pan with the cooked bacon. Stir-fry the mixture until the vegetables are softened and cooked through.
Tip: Cook the mushrooms until they release their moisture and begin to brown for the best flavor. - 3Add butter
Add a small square of butter to the pan containing the stir-fried bacon, mushrooms, and onions. Allow the butter to melt completely, coating the ingredients.
Tip: Using butter at this stage adds a rich, silky mouthfeel to the finished pasta dish. - 4Incorporate the pasta
Add the pre-cooked angel hair pasta to the pan. Gently stir and spread the pasta out to combine it thoroughly with the bacon, mushrooms, onions, and melted butter.
Tip: Toss the pasta well to ensure every strand is evenly coated with the flavors in the pan. - 5Pour in the milk
Pour an appropriate amount of milk into the pan over the pasta and ingredient mixture. This will serve as the base for the creamy sauce.
Tip: Pour slowly and keep the heat at a steady medium to prevent the milk from curdling. - 6Season the pasta
Add a spoonful of salt into the pan to season the pasta and sauce mixture. Stir well to incorporate the seasoning throughout the dish.
Tip: Adjust the salt according to your taste preferences, keeping in mind the saltiness of the bacon. - 7Add whipping cream
Pour an appropriate amount of liquid whipping cream into the pan with the bacon, onion, mushroom, and pasta mixture. This adds richness and creates the base for the creamy sauce.
Tip: Pour slowly to ensure it integrates well with the milk and other ingredients. - 8Reduce the cream sauce
Continue to simmer the pasta mixture over the heat, stirring occasionally. Allow the sauce to boil until it thickens and reduces to a creamy consistency that coats the angel hair pasta perfectly.
Tip: Keep an eye on the consistency; it should be fragrant and rich once finished.
