Quick And Easy Creamy Bacon-Mushroom Pasta Skillet - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces penne pasta, cooked
12 -15 slices thick uncooked bacon, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 -2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or adjust to suit heat level)
2 cups heavy 35% cream, unwhipped
3/4 - 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
3 green onions, chopped (can use more)
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Preparation

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!