Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Spaghetti
"This version is made without wine but retains huge flavour as the large quantity of bacon infuses the cream with salty goodness. It's indulgent, creamy and perfect for a treat or date night. Serve over spaghetti or rice. "
Cook Time: 20 mins | Servings: 2 | Difficulty: easy
INGREDIENTS
SWAP SHOP
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp vegetable oil
250g bacon, sliced into 1cm wide strips
250g sundried tomatoes, sliced into 1/2 cm wide strips
1 punnet salad cress (optional)
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1 onion, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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120ml double cream
120ml single cream
300g mushrooms, sliceed
2 courgettes
1/2 chicken stock cube
1/2 vegetable stock cube
2 portions spaghetti
2 portions rice
METHOD
- Cut and prep the ingredients before starting. If eating with spaghetti or rice, put this to the boil at the beginning.
- Add 2 tsp olive oil to a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes, then add the bacon. Cook for a further 3-4 minutes until the bacon changes colour.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for a couple of minutes until beginning to soften.
- Pour in 150 ml double cream, 3 tbsp water, and ½ a chicken stock cube. Stir to dissolve the stock cube and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes (or longer if you prefer a thicker sauce).
- Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Toss the sauce through the spaghetti and garnish with the salad cress.
ADDITIONS
2 tbsp chopped parsley, 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
NOTES
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Deliciously creamy
Lunch, Dinner
