Here’s a rich, savory, and incredibly comforting Creamy Mushroom and Bacon Spaghetti recipe. Smoky bacon + buttery mushrooms + silky cream sauce = perfection. 🍝🥓🍄✨
🍝 Creamy Mushroom and Bacon Spaghetti
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20–25 min
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti
- 6–8 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced (white, cremini, or mixed)
- 1 small onion, finely diced (optional but recommended)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth (or pasta water)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional:
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the Spaghetti
- Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2. Cook the Bacon
- In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy.
- Remove bacon and set aside, leaving about 1–2 tbsp of bacon fat in the pan.
3. Cook Mushrooms & Aromatics
- Add butter to the bacon fat.
- Add mushrooms; sauté until golden brown (5–7 minutes).
- Add onion; cook until softened.
- Add garlic; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Make the Cream Sauce
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth (or pasta water).
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (if using).
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Combine Everything
- Add cooked spaghetti and crispy bacon back to the pan.
- Toss until coated in the creamy sauce.
- If too thick, add a splash of pasta water.
6. Serve
- Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
- Serve immediately.
⭐ Tips & Add-ins
- Extra Creamy: Add 2 oz cream cheese to the sauce.
- Earthy Flavor Boost: Use a mix of mushrooms like shiitake or portobello.
- Make it lighter: Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add greens: Spinach or kale wilt beautifully into the sauce.
- Protein Additions: Grilled chicken, shrimp, or Italian sausage go great with this.
If you want, I can also give you a one-pot version or a baked casserole version of this dish!
