eCook Meal
Silky Bacon Mushroom Spaghetti
with Italian-style hard cheese & fresh basil
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.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
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 Garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the cream, the milk, ½ of the cheese, and the cooked Spaghetti. Loosen with a splash of the reserved pasta water and 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 basil. Buon appetito!
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 Garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the cream, the milk, ½ of the cheese, and the cooked Spaghetti. Loosen with a splash of the reserved pasta water and 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 basil. Buon appetito!
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 Garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the cream, the milk, ½ of the cheese, and the cooked Spaghetti. Loosen with a splash of the reserved pasta water and 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 basil. Buon appetito!
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 Garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the cream, the milk, ½ of the cheese, and the cooked Spaghetti. Loosen with a splash of the reserved pasta water and 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 basil. Buon appetito!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R644.95
for 4 servings · R161.24 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 125 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Diced Pork Bacon needs 600 gBBQ Smoked Pork Bacon Biltong 35 g 35 g at R27.99 · 17.1× packsR479.83
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Fresh Cream needs 200 mlFresh Full Cream Milk 2 L 2 L at R38.99 · 10% of packR3.90
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Fresh Basil needs 10 gSouth African Feta Cheese with Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil 400 g 400 g at R74.99 · 3% of packR1.87
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Spaghetti needs 400 gSpaghetti Pasta 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 80% of packR18.39
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Button Mushrooms needs 500 gButton Mushrooms 250 g 250 g at R38.99 · 2.0× packsR77.98
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- Low Fat UHT Milk
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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, Cream, Diced Pork Bacon, Fresh Basil, Garlic, 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 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 garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the cream, the milk, ½ of the cheese, and the cooked spaghetti. Loosen with a splash of the reserved pasta water and 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, Cream, Diced Pork Bacon, Fresh Basil, Garlic, 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