Bacon And Mushroom Pasta Bake Recipes

MUSHROOM-BACON PASTA

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.

FOUR CHEESE MUSHROOM AND BACON BAKED PASTA

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.

CREAMY HAM & MUSHROOM PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, then drain. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6, then melt a little butter in a large saucepan. Fry the mushrooms for a couple of mins, then scoop out and set aside. Use some kitchen paper to wipe out the pan.
• Melt the remaining butter in the pan, then add most of the onions and soften for 1 min. Stir in the flour for another min, then gradually stir in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce. Increase the heat and bubble the sauce, stirring for a few mins to thicken. Turn off the heat, stir in the ham and most of the cheese, then season to taste.
• Tip the pasta and mushrooms into a large ovenproof dish, then pour over the sauce and mix well in the dish. Scatter over the remaining cheese and spring onions, then bake for 10 mins until golden.

TOMATO AND BACON PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan or skillet, add onion, bacon, salt, and pepper. Cook until bacon is crispy and onion is soft. Drain fat. Pour in tomato soup and stir; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; add 1 cup Cheddar cheese and the milk. Stir until cheese is melted.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Combine sauce with pasta in a baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Place under the oven broiler until sauce is thick and cheese browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

BACON & MUSHROOM PASTA

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.

BACON MUSHROOM PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• reheat oven to 375°.
• Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat.
• Drain well. Set cooked pasta aside.
• Cook bacon and set aside to cool.
• Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add shallots; sauté 3 minutes.
• Add mushrooms, 1 tablespoon thyme, salt, pepper, and garlic; sauté 8 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
• Add sherry; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
• Remove from heat.
• Place flour in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; gradually add milk, stirring constantly with a whisk.
• Bring mixture to a boil; cook 1 minute or until slightly thick, stirring constantly with a whisk.
• Remove from heat; add 1/2 cup cheese, stirring until melted.
• Add pasta and mushroom mixture to cheese mixture, crumble in the bacon, tossing well to combine.
• Spoon pasta mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown.
• Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.

BACON AND MUSHROOM PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 210° C.
• Wash the onions and mushrooms and slice both finely. Wash and chop the parsley. Dice the bacon.
• Boil the kettle and cook the pasta in a large saucepan for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, brown the onions and crushed garlic in a medium-sized frying pan for two to three minutes.
• When the onions have softened, add the bacon and chopped mushrooms and fry for a further 10 minutes, until nicely browned.
• While the mushrooms and bacon are cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan over a low heat.
• When the butter has melted, add the flour, stirring vigorously to avoid lumps.
• When the butter and flour have formed a smooth paste, gradually pour in the milk, stirring continuously, until you have a thick creamy bechamel sauce.
• Season the sauce to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Drain the cooked pasta and pour into a baking dish. Stir in the mushroom and bacon mix and season with a handful of parsley. Pour over the bechamel sauce and mix to combine.
• Grate the cheese and sprinkle over the pasta to form a thick topping.
• Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, until the cheese has melted and turned golden and crispy on top. Serve hot.

CREAMY GARLIC-MUSHROOM SAUCE WITH BACON

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.