Description
Creamy Turkey Bacon and Mushroom Pasta is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion, from busy weeknights to special gatherings. This recipe features tender turkey bacon and earthy mushrooms enveloped in a rich garlic herb cream sauce, all ready in just 30 minutes. With its creamy texture and savory notes, this pasta dish is sure to please the entire family. Plus, you can easily customize it by incorporating your favorite vegetables or pasta shapes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (bucatini recommended)
- 6 strips turkey bacon (cut into small pieces)
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, fry the turkey bacon until crispy, then set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms for about 5-6 minutes until moisture is released, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Remove mushrooms from the pan, then add chicken broth, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, flour, and Dijon mustard to the skillet; stir well for about a minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return mushrooms and turkey bacon to the skillet; heat through before adding drained pasta. Toss everything together with salt and pepper as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg