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Holy Smoked Bacon and Mushroom Penne

SUBMITTED BY: ONYX78 PHOTO BY: Suemck

"When I was in university, I created this flavorful penne pasta recipe using my favorite ingredients: smoked bacon, button mushrooms and garlic. It became a hit with my family, friends and even special guests at home. It's a wonderful recipe because it's easy, convenient and yummy to boot! Serve while hot with buttered crusty bread. Enjoy!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 56 stars. This recipe average a 3.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup chopped smoked bacon
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot, and cook until pasta is almost tender, about 6 minutes. Drain.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until browned. Stir in the garlic and cook for a few minutes, then add the mushrooms. Cook, stirring constantly, for a couple of minutes until the mushrooms begin to soften.
  3. Pour in the chicken stock, and bring to a boil. Allow to simmer over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add cooked pasta to the pan, and stir until coated. Simmer uncovered until the sauce has reduced to just a few teaspoons in the bottom. Place generous servings onto plates, and top with Parmesan cheese.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2005 by Patti Kane
My son and I LOVED this recipe! The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is that my husband... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2007 by cookinme
This was fanatastic. I was looking for a different pasta recipe to have for dinner and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2006 by SPACELACE
Good base recipe. But after reading the reivews about reduction and soggy bacon, I took the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2006 by KEZ
I was pleasantly surprised by this dish. I thought it might be a bit bland it wasn't. After... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2004 by MAUDMERE
This was really good and easy to make. I added onion to the mushrooms. Definitely will make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2004 by KKELLY
Very good. This wasn't yet review when I tried it so I was scared...but very happy with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2007 by Suemck
This was a really good and simple meal. Very light and tasty. I made it pretty much as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2005 by lovetocook
I think this could have turned out better if it wasn't all mixed together and simmered until... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2008 by Natie Anne
The bacon is all the dish. I only had 2 pices to put in so i thought just less is ok with some... MORE