Quick and Easy Creamy Bacon-Mushroom Pasta Skillet

This takes very little time to make, which makes it a perfect week night meal.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

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)

Directions

1. In a large skillet cook the chopped bacon until crisp; remove to a bowl.
2. Drain all but 2 tablespoon bacon fat from the skillet.
3. Add in sliced mushrooms, garlic and chili flakes; cook for about 3 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender.
4. Reduce heat to low then stir in the whipping cream and parmesan cheese.
5. Mix in the cooked pasta, bacon and green onions; stir to heat through.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Delicious!