Creamy Mushroom and Bacon Pasta
Ingredients
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4 slices thick-cut bacon
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16 ounce fresh cremini mushrooms, quartered
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ teaspoon coarse salt
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¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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12 ounce dried orecchiette pasta
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½ cup heavy cream
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½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
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¼ cup chopped fresh chives
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2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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¼ cup fresh chives
Directions
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In a 12-inch skillet cook bacon over medium heat until brown and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving drippings. Add mushrooms, garlic, salt, and black pepper to skillet. Cook and stir 8 to 10 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and browned, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
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Add cream and broth to skillet with mushrooms. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbly and slightly thickened. Crumble bacon; add to skillet. Stir in pasta, vinegar, and chives; heat through.
Tips
Creminis (sometimes called baby bellas) are portobellos that haven't matured. They are slightly firmer and fuller in flavor than button mushrooms. Substitute a mix of wild mushrooms for even more earthy flavor.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 592 | Calories |
| 28g | Fat |
| 69g | Carbs |
| 20g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 592 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 28g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium 474mg | 21% |
| Total Carbohydrate 69g | 25% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin C 4.9mg | 5% |
| Calcium 35mg | 3% |
| Iron 3.7mg | 21% |
| Potassium 511mg | 11% |
| Folate, total 24.6mcg | |
| Vitamin B-12 0.3mcg | |
| Vitamin B-6 0.3mg | |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.