holy smoked bacon and mushroom penne

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• 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.
• 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.
• 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 plates, and top with parmesan cheese.