Cacio e Pepe with Mushrooms & Bacon
Cacio e Pepe with Mushrooms & Bacon is a quick and easy pasta dish the whole family will love. Made with simple ingredients and ready in about 20 minutes!
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry spaghetti pasta
- 3 strips smoked bacon, cut into ½ inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ¾ cup shaved or finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to instructions on packaging. Reserve 2/3 cup of pasta water for sauce.
- Place bacon in a large nonstick skillet and cook 5-7 minutes over medium heat until tender (not crisp).
- Add mushrooms and butter to pan, and cook for 3-4 minutes, occasionally stirring, until mushrooms are tender.
- Add spaghetti to pan and stir in reserved pasta water and shaved parmesan cheese. Continue to stir over medium-low heat until spaghetti is warmed throughout and cheese is melted. Top with freshly cracked black pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to add your protein of choice - chicken, shrimp, or even steak.
Nutrition
Calories: 398 kcal, Carbohydrates: 44 g, Protein: 16 g, Fat: 18 g, Saturated Fat: 11 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 47 mg, Sodium: 300 mg, Potassium: 232 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 2 g, Vitamin A: 512 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 224 mg, Iron: 1 mg