Creamy Mushroom & Bacon Spaghetti

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente (check package time).
• Drain, reserving ¼ cup pasta water, and set aside.

2. Crisp the Bacon

• Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings in the pan.

3. Sauté Aromatics & Mushrooms

• In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (~2 mins).
• Add mushrooms and cook until golden and tender (~5 mins).

4. Make the Cream Sauce

• Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 mins until slightly thickened.
• Stir in Parmesan until melted. If needed, thin with reserved pasta water.

5. Combine & Finish

• Toss in cooked spaghetti and bacon. Coat evenly in the sauce.
• Season with salt and pepper.

6. Serve

• Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan. Pair with garlic bread or a fresh salad.

Time & Servings

⏱ Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Total: 30 mins
🍽 Serves: 2–3

Pro Tip: For extra depth, add a splash of white wine when sautéing mushrooms!

Enjoy your creamy, smoky, and utterly delicious pasta! 😋