Penne With Pancetta And Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
• 1 (3 ounce) package pancetta bacon, diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 (10 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside. meanwhile, cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until browned but not crispy, about 5 minutes. drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
• pour pancetta grease out of the skillet, and add butter. increase heat to medium-high and stir in sliced mushrooms. cook and stir until the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid. add the minced garlic, and cook 2 more minutes. reduce heat to medium-low, then stir in cream and italian seasoning. simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly.
• to serve, toss the cooked penne with the sauce, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.