Creamy pasta with bacon and mushrooms

6 servings

30 minutes

Creamy pasta with bacon and mushrooms is a true delight for lovers of hearty and tender dishes. Its roots lie in European cuisine, but thanks to accessible ingredients and simplicity of preparation, it has become popular in Russian cooking. The thick creamy sauce envelops each strand of pasta, adding a velvety texture, while the aromatic bacon and mushrooms bring depth of flavor with light notes of smokiness and earthy aroma. Garlic complements the dish with a subtle spicy touch, awakening the appetite. It’s an ideal option for a cozy family dinner or festive gathering – the rich taste and dense creamy structure make the pasta a versatile choice that easily wins the hearts of gourmets.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 897.3
• Proteins: 26.4g
• Fats: 54.2g
• Carbohydrates: 73.2g

Ingredients

• Creamy sauce: 900 g
• Fettuccine pasta: 500 g
• Bacon: 200 g
• Champignons: 250 g
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the bacon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bacon: 200 g

2. Fry the bacon until golden brown; you can place it in a cold pan and gradually increase the heat to render the fat evenly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bacon: 200 g

3. While the bacon is frying, bring water to a boil in a large pot, add salt, and throw in the pasta. Cook for one minute less than the package instructions.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fettuccine pasta: 500 g
   • Salt:  to taste

4. Slice the mushrooms.

   Required ingredients:

   • Champignons: 250 g

5. Add them to the fried bacon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Champignons: 250 g

6. Fry on high heat for 2 minutes.

7. Add the cooked pasta to the bacon and mushrooms.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fettuccine pasta: 500 g

8. Pour in the cream sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Creamy sauce: 900 g

9. Stir for a minute and remove from heat.

10. Serve the pasta in individual plates and serve immediately.