Comforting fusilli tossed with smoky bacon, sautéed onions, and mushrooms in a savory sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz fusilli pasta
→ Meats
02 - 5 oz smoked bacon, diced
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 large onion, thinly sliced
04 - 9 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ Dairy
07 - 3 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
08 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Pantry
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fusilli until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until crispy.
03 - Add thinly sliced onions to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
05 - Add minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
06 - Reduce heat to low. If using, add heavy cream and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
07 - Add drained fusilli and a splash of reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss to combine, adding more pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
08 - Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste.
09 - Serve immediately garnished with additional Parmesan and parsley.
