Creamy Bacon Mushroom Pasta

Indulge in a comforting bowl of creamy bacon and mushroom pasta. With perfectly coated al dente noodles, savory bacon, and earthy mushrooms, it is the ultimate winter meal.

Ingredients

• 200 g spaghetti
• 100 g bacon
• 150 g mushrooms
• 1/2 purple onion
• 100 ml heavy cream
• 100 ml milk
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp starch
• to taste fresh herbs

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the mushrooms

   

   Take the fresh mushrooms, wash them thoroughly, and slice them into small, bite-sized pieces on a wooden cutting board.

   Tip: Ensure the mushrooms are dried after washing for a better stir-fry texture.
2. 2Slice the bacon

   

   Take the bacon strips and slice them into smaller, uniform pieces suitable for stir-frying.

   Tip: Slicing the bacon while it is slightly chilled makes it easier to cut cleanly.
3. 3Slice the onion

   

   Take the purple onion and slice it into thin pieces on the cutting board.

   Tip: Keep the slices uniform to ensure they cook evenly.
4. 4Boil the pasta

   

   Add the pasta to a pot of boiling water and cook for about ten minutes until al dente.

   Tip: Rinse the cooked pasta in cold water immediately after boiling to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
5. 5Fry the bacon

   

   Melt a knob of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced bacon pieces and stir-fry until the edges begin to brown.

   Tip: Rendering the fat from the bacon enhances the overall flavor of the creamy sauce.
6. 6Sauté the mushrooms

   

   Once the bacon edges are browned, add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and continue stir-frying with the bacon.

   Tip: Cook the mushrooms until they release their moisture and begin to brown for maximum flavor.
7. 7Add the diced onions

   

   Once the bacon and mushrooms have been stir-fried until fragrant, add the diced onions to the pan. Continue stir-frying until the onions become aromatic and translucent.

   Tip: Sautéing the onions with the bacon fat helps to deepen the savory flavor profile of the base.
8. 8Create the creamy sauce

   

   Once the onions are aromatic, pour the heavy cream and milk into the pan at a 1:1 ratio. Stir well to combine with the bacon, mushrooms, and onions.

   Tip: Keep the heat at a medium-low setting to prevent the milk and cream from curdling as they heat up.
9. 9Combine pasta with sauce

   

   After adding a little starch to the cream and milk mixture, stir well until thickened, then add the pre-cooked spaghetti to the pan.

   Tip: Adding a small amount of pasta water can help the creamy sauce better adhere to the spaghetti strands.
10. 10Toss to finish

    

    Stir-fry the pasta and the sauce together until every strand is evenly coated and the dish is fragrant and heated through.

    Tip: Toss the pasta gently with chopsticks or tongs to ensure an even coating of the creamy sauce without breaking the noodles.
11. 11Prepare the pan

    

    Place a knob of butter into a preheated pan and allow it to melt completely. Once melted and bubbling slightly, you are ready to start stir-frying the bacon.

    Tip: Use medium heat so the butter melts evenly without burning.

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