Penne with Pancetta and Mushrooms

I threw this dish of penne pasta, pancetta bacon, and mushrooms together one afternoon for lunch.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 537 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
• 1 (3 ounce) package pancetta bacon, diced
• 1 (10 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
• 0.25 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook penne uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

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. Discard pancetta grease.

Step 3

Melt butter in same skillet over medium-high heat; stir in mushrooms. Cook and stir until mushrooms softened and released their liquid. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer until sauce has slightly thickened.

Step 4

Off heat, add penne to sauce; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; serve.