Recipes

Quick and Easy Midweek Pasta

Looking for a quick and delicious midweek meal? Our Bacon and Mushroom Penne Pasta is perfect for those busy nights when you need something tasty and satisfying. With crispy bacon, mushrooms and delicious Tomato, Basil and Pesto sauce, this dish comes together in no time and is sure to please the whole family.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Tags:

Pork

Ingredients

400g Gourmet Streaky Bacon, chopped
400g Divella Penne Pasta
1 jar Mutti Basil and Pesto Pasta Sauce
300g Mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for cooking

Cooking Instructions

Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add your pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and set aside.
Prepare the Bacon:
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving a small amount of bacon fat in the pan.
Cook the Mushrooms and Garlic:
- In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they start to brown, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Combine and Serve:
- Add the Mutti pasta sauce to the skillet and stir to combine with the mushrooms and garlic.
- Return the crispy bacon to the skillet.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.