Ingredients
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16 ounces penne pasta, cooked
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12 -15 slices thick uncooked bacon, finely chopped
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1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
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1 -2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or adjust to suit heat level)
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2 cups heavy 35% cream, unwhipped
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3/4-1 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
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3 green onions, chopped (can use more)
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salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large skillet cook the chopped bacon until crisp; remove to a bowl.
- Drain all but 2 tablespoon bacon fat from the skillet.
- Add in sliced mushrooms, garlic and chili flakes; cook for about 3 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender.
- Reduce heat to low then stir in the whipping cream and parmesan cheese.
- Mix in the cooked pasta, bacon and green onions; stir to heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Delicious!