Mushroom Pasta Carbonara

Name: Mushroom Pasta Carbonara
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups uncooked mostaccioli; 8 bacon strips, diced; 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) whole mushrooms, drained; 3/4 cup half-and-half cream; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 6 to 8 drops hot pepper sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup sliced green onions

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Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Cindi Bauer, Marshfield, Wisconsin

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Updated on Feb. 08, 2022

I absolutely love this creamy and cheesy mushroom carbonara. I serve it with a side salad and rolls to make a complete meal. —Cindi Bauer, Marshfield, Wisconsin

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Mushroom Pasta Carbonara

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Yield:4 servings

Prep:10 min

Cook:20 min

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Ingredients

2-1/2 cups uncooked mostaccioli
8 bacon strips, diced
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) whole mushrooms, drained
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon minced garlic
6 to 8 drops hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions

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Directions

1
Cook mostaccioli according to package directions.

2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Brown mushrooms in drippings; remove to paper towels. Drain drippings from pan.
3
Add the cream, butter, parsley, garlic, pepper sauce and salt to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Drain mostaccioli; add to cream mixture. Stir in bacon, mushrooms and cheese; heat through. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with green onions.