Pasta with bacon, mushroom, and caramelized onions is an incredibly flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a hearty main course or a satisfying side. The combination of salty bacon, earthy mushrooms, and sweet caramelized onions creates a symphony of flavors that is sure to please even the most discerning palate. This dish can be customized to suit your personal preferences, allowing you to adjust the amount of bacon, mushrooms, and onions to suit your taste. Additionally, the type of pasta you choose can greatly influence the overall texture and flavor of the dish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PASTA WITH BACON AND MUSHROOMS
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Categories main dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add bacon pieces and cook until light brown but not crisp. Remove bacon from pan and set aside. Do not clean pan.Add mushrooms and garlic to pan. Toss/stir around and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes; increase heat to high if needed to help mushrooms begin to turn golden brown.Pour in chicken broth. Stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any bits. Cook over medium-high heat for several minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half. Reduce heat and pour in half and half and cream. Stir and allow to bubble and thicken for a couple of minutes. Add sliced green onions and parsley, then cook for one more minute. Finally, add Parmesan and stir, allowing cheese to melt and incorporate into the sauce. Turn off heat.Add cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add half the sauce from the pan. Toss with tongs. ***Add 1/2 cup hot pasta water at this point if the pasta mixture is too thick and gunky. Toss and add more water until it reaches the consistency you need.***Serve pasta in individual bowls, topping each helping with the rest of the sauce. Sprinkle with extra parsley and extra Parmesan.Enjoy!
PASTA WITH BACON, ONIONS AND MUSHROOMS
Quick and easy weeknight dinner, all in one pan and on the table in 30 minutes.
Provided by Kelly | the hungry bluebird (adapted from Martha Stewart)
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In the meantime, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until golden brown and most of the fat has rendered, about 8 minutes. Add the onions, sprinkle lightly with salt, and cook and stir for another 8 minutes, until tender.
- Push bacon/onion mixture to the side, increase heat to medium-high and add the mushrooms to the pan. Cook without stirring until they start to sizzle and brown, releasing their liquid, about 5 minutes. Lower heat, sprinkle with salt and then stir to combine with bacon and onions and cook another 3 minutes or so.
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 10 minutes. Transfer pasta to skillet, reserving pasta cooking water. Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in 1 cup of pasta water. Cook and stir, scraping up any browned bits, until sauce is silky and pasta is evenly coated, 2-3 minutes.
- Turn off heat and stir in chopped parsley and half the Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve in pan, or transfer to large bowl, and top with remaining cheese. Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 71 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 498 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, Calories 565 kcal, UnsaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PASTA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND MUSHROOMS
Cooking onions and mushrooms slowly for a long time concentrates their flavor, which adds depth without a ton of oil. Pairing the onion mixture with whole wheat pasta isn't just a healthful whole grain choice either - the nutty flavor and sturdy chew of the noodles enhance the entire dish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven or wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, undisturbed, until they are lightly browned and they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir well, then add the onions, paprika, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally (more frequently toward the end), until the onions are golden and very tender, about 30 minutes, reducing the heat to medium during the last 10 minutes so the onions don't burn.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water, then drain. Add the pasta, 3/4 cup cooking water, the sour cream and vinegar to the mushroom-onion mixture. Toss until the pasta is well coated and slightly saucy, gradually adding the remaining cooking water as needed.
- Add about half each of the parsley, dill and chives to the pasta and toss; season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with the remaining parsley, dill and chives.
CARAMELIZED ONION & GARLIC PASTA
This full-flavored recipe is the result of my mom's love of pasta and our love of cooking together. With a bit of pepper heat and smoky bacon, the entree is excellent alone or paired with grilled chicken. -Lacy Jo Matheson, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add the onions, pepper flakes and salt; saute until onions are tender. Stir in garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes or until onions are deep golden brown., Add the tomatoes, vinegar and 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; toss with onion mixture., Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with bacon, cheese, and pepper; heat through. Garnish with basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
MUSHROOM-BACON PASTA
If you like mushrooms, you'll like this pasta dish! Make it a main course, or serve it as a side dish. As well, this dish easily doubles.
Provided by Lennie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Note: use any type of mushrooms you like, or a combination; try button, cremini or shiitake.
- Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of boiling salted water; cook until al dente then drain well; place in a serving bowl and reserve.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over low heat, heat one tbsp of the olive oil.
- Add bacon and mushrooms to skillet and cook, stirring, until browned.
- Add remaining oil to skillet, then the capers, garlic, salt and hot pepper flakes.
- Cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes or until garlic is just slightly golden.
- Stir in basil (you can also substitute fresh parsley, for a different taste) and toss with cooked pasta.
- Serve with parmesan cheese on the side.
FUSILLI WITH BACON, ONIONS, AND MUSHROOMS
No mushrooms in the fridge? Saute some greens instead. This dish is also delicious with just onion and bacon (or pancetta or sausage).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- While bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil, heat oil and bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until bacon fat is rendered and bacon is golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add onion and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 8 minutes.
- Pushing onion and bacon to edge of skillet, add mushrooms to center, in a single layer as much as possible. Raise heat to medium-high, and cook, without stirring, until mushrooms begin to sizzle and brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, sprinkle mushrooms with salt, and stir onion and bacon into mushrooms. Cook mixture, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, about 3 minutes.
- When water boils, add pasta to boiling water, and cook until almost al dente, about 10 minutes (do not drain water). Transfer pasta to skillet using a strainer. Reduce heat to low, and gradually stir in 1 cup pasta water, about 1/2 cup at a time. Toss over low heat until sauce is silky and pasta is well coated, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Turn off heat. Stir in mint or parsley, and half the cheese. Season with pepper. Divide among 4 bowls, and top with remaining cheese.
CARAMELIZED ONION PASTA
All you need for this tasty dinner is a bag of onions, garlic, some dried pasta, and cheese. Caramelizing sliced onions in a little butter and olive oil makes them become sweet and yielding, almost luscious. Pasta water and Parmesan do double duty, adding salt and depth while the creamy sauce forms.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories Pasta Butter Onion Garlic Parmesan Cheese Parsley Kid-Friendly Dinner Small Plates
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil and butter in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium until butter is melted. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender and deeply golden brown, about 30 minutes. (Stop before the onions become dry and shriveled.) Add red pepper flakes (if using) and 1 1/2 tsp. salt. Remove pot from heat.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking liquid.
- Add pasta and 1 cup pasta cooking liquid to onion mixture and stir to combine. Add a small handful of cheese and stir until melted. Repeat with remaining cheese, adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed to create a glossy sauce that coats the pasta. Stir in parsley (if using).
- Divide pasta among bowls. Top with Parmesan, parsley, and a few cranks of pepper.
CHICKEN, BACON AND CARAMELIZED ONION PASTA BAKE (COOKING FOR 2)
Shredded chicken, bites of bacon and sweet caramelized onions in a creamy Gruyère sauce make this decidedly dialed-up version of mac and cheese a real winner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. In 7-inch cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are browned. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package to al dente; drain.
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Beat in milk, salt and pepper with whisk; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; beat in Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses. Add cooked pasta, chicken, bacon and browned onions; gently stir to combine. Transfer to same 7-inch cast-iron skillet.
- In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Sprinkle over top of pasta mixture. Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1230, Carbohydrate 100 g, Cholesterol 220 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 4 g, Protein 66 g, SaturatedFat 34 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1720 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 2 g
PASTA WITH BACON, MUSHROOM & CARAMELISED ONIONS
I saw this on Better Homes & Gardens TV show, then in a magazine. It's become a family favorite - so light and yet so tasty! The "sauce" freezes well and reheats easily.
Provided by Madilayn
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large frypan, fry the bacon, then set aside.
- Melt butter in the same pan and then cook the onions until they have caramelised.
- Add the mushrooms, garlic and thyme/herbs and the bacon again and reduce the heat to low.
- Cook your pasta and then, using tongs or a spathetti spoon, add it to the pan with the bacon mixture in it. Do not drain as the liquid will help moisten the whole.
- Serve with the cheese crumbled over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.1, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 525.4, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 9.7
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Look for thick-cut bacon, fresh mushrooms, and sweet onions.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the bacon. This will cause the bacon to steam instead of fry, resulting in soggy bacon.
- Cook the mushrooms and onions over medium heat until they are soft and caramelized. This will take about 15 minutes.
- Add the cooked bacon, mushrooms, and onions to the pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese.
- For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Conclusion:
Pasta with bacon, mushroom, and caramelized onions is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. It is also a great way to use up leftover bacon and mushrooms. This dish is also very versatile. You can add other vegetables, such as bell peppers or zucchini, or you can use a different type of pasta, such as penne or spaghetti. You can also adjust the seasonings to your liking. No matter how you make it, this pasta dish is sure to be a hit!
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