5.0 from 6 votes
Mushroom Bacon Cheesy Pasta
Sautéed mushrooms and crispy bacon add flavor and texture to this scrumptious cheesy pasta recipe, made in just 29 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 652 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup penne pasta uncooked
- 8 lices Bacon chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup baby bella mushrooms sliced
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- Add the chopped bacon to a large pan over medium-high heat, cook for 4-5 minutes, or until crisp.
- Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to drain off the grease.
- Wipe the pan clean of grease, then add the olive oil.
- Once hot, add the mushrooms, then sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Add the cream cheese and whisk together until a creamy sauce forms, then add the parmesan cheese.
- Once the cheese has melted in, add the bacon and penne pasta to the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Toss to combine, then transfer to a bowl and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4serving
Calories
652kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
53g
(82%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
1384mg
(58%)
Potassium
390mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1265mg
(25%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
167mg
(17%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 652
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4serving | |
| Calories | 652kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1384mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 390mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1265mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.