Pasta is a delectable dish enjoyed by people all over the world, and when combined with the savory flavors of mushrooms, bacon, and walnuts, it transforms into a culinary masterpiece. This article will delve into the art of creating a pasta dish that is bursting with flavor, featuring a creamy mushroom sauce enriched with crispy bacon and crunchy walnuts. We will explore the perfect pasta shape for this combination, along with tips for selecting the freshest ingredients and cooking the pasta to al dente perfection. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to crafting an unforgettable pasta with mushroom bacon and walnut sauce.
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PASTA WITH WALNUT SAUCE
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put a large saucepan of water on to boil, and toast the walnuts in a dry frying pan until they begin to make a nutty aroma. Put the bread in a bowl and cover with the milk. Put most of the toasted walnuts (reserving about 1 ounce for garnish) into a blender along with the garlic, bread soaked in milk, and Parmesan. Blend until it turns smooth and creamy, then pour in the oil and season well with salt and pepper before blending again.
- Pour into a bowl, and set aside.
- Add pasta to boiling water with salt and cook for the required amount of time. When pasta is al dente, reserve a cup of the pasta cooking liquid and then drain the pasta, but put it in to a large bowl while it's still dripping slightly with water. Sprinkle a little olive oil over the pasta to prevent it sticking together, and then add the walnut sauce, mixing it into the pasta (splash in a little pasta cooking liquid to make the sauce less thick if needed).
- Roughly chop the remaining walnuts and toss them over the top along with some more Parmesan and the chopped parsley.
FOUR CHEESE MUSHROOM AND BACON BAKED PASTA
A cheesy pasta bake with a homemade tomato sauce and mushrooms and bacon.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add both cans of the tomatoes and 1 cup of water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer rapidly, uncovered, until thick, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the ricotta and season with salt and pepper.
- While the sauce simmers, put the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl with a slotted spoon. Discard all but about 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings from the skillet then add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms to the bowl with the bacon.
- Cook the farfalle in the boiling water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl.
- Add the tomato sauce, the Asiago and half of the pecorino to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish and top with the mozzarella and the remaining pecorino. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
BACON & MUSHROOM PASTA
A simple one-pan pasta dish with bacon, mushrooms and pesto - ready in under 30 minutes
Provided by Jane Hornby
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in boiling water in a large non-stick saucepan according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, slice the mushrooms and snip the bacon into bite-size pieces with scissors or a sharp knife.
- Reserve a few drops of the cooking water in a cup or bowl, then drain the pasta and set aside. Fry the bacon and mushrooms in the same pan until golden, about 5 mins. Keep the heat high so the mushrooms fry in the bacon fat, rather than sweat.
- Tip the pasta and reserved water back into the pan and stir over the heat for 1 min. Take the pan off the heat, spoon in the pesto and crème fraîche and most of the basil and stir to combine. Sprinkle with the remaining basil to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 78 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 1.41 milligram of sodium
TAGLIATELLE WITH MUSHROOM, BACON & WALNUT SAUCE
This fast, creamy pasta combines bacon and mushrooms with the unexpected crunch of walnuts. Delicious! Any pasta can be used. Go without the bacon and skip step 3 to make this dish vegetarian- that's what we did & it was yum! I'd suggest perhaps doubling the sauce because we used only half of the pasta stated & found that there wasn't enough sauce to go with it - this *could* be because we used lite thickened cream, I'm not sure. This recipe comes from Australia's 'Delicious' magazine.
Provided by Rhiannon and Matt
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the tagliatelle in a large saucepan of boiling salted water according to packet instructions, then drain.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a deep frypan (skillet) over medium heat.
- Add bacon and cook until beginning to crisp.
- Add the garlic, rosemary and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for a further 5-6 minutes.
- Add the creme fraiche and grated cheese and stir for 2 minutes, then add three quarters of the toasted walnuts.
- Add the drained pasta and parsley to the sauce, tossing together until heated through.
- Divide among serving bowls, then sprinkle with remaining nuts and extra cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 924.8, Fat 49.1, SaturatedFat 24.4, Cholesterol 222.6, Sodium 207.1, Carbohydrate 95.3, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 28.4
CREAMY GARLIC-MUSHROOM SAUCE WITH BACON
Perfect for a weeknight dinner that has to be done now. Delicious over chicken, pork, steak, pasta, rice, or egg noodles.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories Gravy
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and set aside.
- Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease in the skillet. Add butter and melt over medium heat. Stir in onions and saute until soft and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and toss to thoroughly coat with the butter-onion-garlic mixture. Season with nutmeg and pepper and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Combine chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a bowl and whisk until well combined. Stir into mushroom mixture, pour in heavy cream, stir in reserved bacon, and simmer until sauce is bubbly and thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning and serve immediately garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 61.2 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 392.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh mushrooms, flavorful bacon, and crunchy walnuts will make all the difference in this dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the mushrooms: They will steam instead of sautéing and won't develop their full flavor.
- Cook the bacon until it's crispy: This will add a lot of flavor to the sauce.
- Toast the walnuts before adding them to the sauce: This will bring out their nutty flavor.
- Use a good quality pasta: A pasta that holds its shape well, such as penne or rigatoni, is best for this dish.
- Don't overcook the pasta: It should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Serve the pasta immediately: This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the pan.
Conclusion:
This pasta dish is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of mushrooms, bacon, and walnuts creates a flavorful and satisfying sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even better. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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