You can keep this recipe in your Chef’s pocket for any day you need a dependable recipe that satisfies the palate. Strands of al dente spaghetti are coated in a cream-based sauce and elevated with fried button mushrooms, crispy bacon, & Italian-style grated hard cheese. Garnished with fresh basil.
Silky Bacon Mushroom Spaghetti
Silky Bacon Mushroom Spaghetti
with Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil
Hands on Time: 20 - 25 minutes
Overall Time: 20 - 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- Button Mushrooms
- Diced Pork Bacon
- Fresh Basil
- Fresh Cream
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese
- Low Fat UHT Milk
- Spaghetti
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Butter
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of the water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the bacon until crispy, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan.
CREAMY SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with all the pan juices and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the cream, the milk, ½ of the grated cheese, and the cooked Spaghetti. Simmer until slightly thickening, 2-3 minutes. Mix in the crispy bacon, remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of the creamy bacon Spaghetti, sprinkle over the remaining cheese, and garnish with the torn basil. Buon appetito!
Spaghetti - 100g
Diced Pork Bacon - 150g
Button Mushrooms - 125g
Garlic Clove - 1
Fresh Cream - 50ml
Low Fat UHT Milk - 100ml
Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 30ml
Fresh Basil - 3g
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of the water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the bacon until crispy, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan.
CREAMY SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with all the pan juices and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the cream, the milk, ½ of the grated cheese, and the cooked Spaghetti. Simmer until slightly thickening, 2-3 minutes. Mix in the crispy bacon, remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of the creamy bacon Spaghetti, sprinkle over the remaining cheese, and garnish with the torn basil. Buon appetito!
Spaghetti - 200g
Diced Pork Bacon - 300g
Button Mushrooms - 250g
Garlic Clove - 1
Fresh Cream - 100ml
Low Fat UHT Milk - 200ml
Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 60ml
Fresh Basil - 5g
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of the water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the bacon until crispy, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan.
CREAMY SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with all the pan juices and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the cream, the milk, ½ of the grated cheese, and the cooked Spaghetti. Simmer until slightly thickening, 3-4 minutes. Mix in the crispy bacon, remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of the creamy bacon Spaghetti, sprinkle over the remaining cheese, and garnish with the torn basil. Buon appetito!
Spaghetti - 300g
Diced Pork Bacon - 450g
Button Mushrooms - 375g
Garlic Cloves - 2
Fresh Cream - 150ml
Low Fat UHT Milk - 300ml
Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 90ml
Fresh Basil - 8g
PASTA
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of the water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the bacon until crispy, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan.
CREAMY SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with all the pan juices and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the cream, the milk, ½ of the grated cheese, and the cooked Spaghetti. Simmer until slightly thickening, 3-4 minutes. Mix in the crispy bacon, remove from the heat and season.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of the creamy bacon Spaghetti, sprinkle over the remaining cheese, and garnish with the torn basil. Buon appetito!
Spaghetti - 400g
Diced Pork Bacon - 600g
Button Mushrooms - 500g
Garlic Cloves - 2
Fresh Cream - 200ml
Low Fat UHT Milk - 400ml
Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 125ml
Fresh Basil - 10g
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Silky Bacon Mushroom Spaghetti?
The preparation time for Silky Bacon Mushroom Spaghetti with Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil is between 20 and 25 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Silky Bacon Mushroom Spaghetti with Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil?
The total time required to make Silky Bacon Mushroom Spaghetti with Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil is between 20 and 25 minutes.
How many servings does Silky Bacon Mushroom Spaghetti provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Silky Bacon Mushroom Spaghetti?
Button Mushrooms, Diced Pork Bacon, Fresh Basil, Fresh Cream, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Low Fat UHT Milk, Spaghetti
What is the nutritional information of Silky Bacon Mushroom Spaghetti?
Calories: 1520, Carbs: 85 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 72 grams, Sugar: 12.3 grams, Salt: 2556 grams
How do I prepare Silky Bacon Mushroom Spaghetti?
DINNER IS READY: Make a bed of the creamy bacon spaghetti, sprinkle over the remaining cheese, and garnish with the torn basil. Buon appetito! CREAMY SAUCE: Return the pan to medium heat with all the pan juices and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the cream, the milk, ½ of the grated cheese, and the cooked spaghetti. Simmer until slightly thickening, 2-3 minutes. Mix in the crispy bacon, remove from the heat and season. BACON: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the bacon until crispy, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan. PASTA: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserve a cup of the water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Silky Bacon Mushroom Spaghetti?
Button Mushrooms, Diced Pork Bacon, Fresh Basil, Fresh Cream, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Low Fat UHT Milk, Spaghetti
How many calories does Silky Bacon Mushroom Spaghetti have?
1520 calories
How much fat content does Silky Bacon Mushroom Spaghetti have?
grams
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