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    Bacon, Mushroom, Spinach Pasta

    Posted: Mar 20, 2020 Last Modified: Mar 19, 2020 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This Bacon, Mushroom, Spinach Pasta makes dinner time super easy! Delicious, filling, and full of flavour, it takes less than 30 minutes to make!

    This Bacon, Mushroom, Spinach Pasta makes dinner time super easy! Delicious, filling, and full of flavour, it takes less than 30 minutes to make!

    Bacon Mushroom Spinach Pasta

    When it comes to weeknight dinners, I just want something quick and easy! But you probably around know that from my other recipes here. The faster, the better. So whenever I don’t have dinner planned ahead of time, make this super quick (like 15 minutes quick) bacon mushroom spinach pasta. I almost always have all the ingredients on hand and if my bacon is frozen, I just swing by the store on my way home and pick up a pack. 

    This recipe is similar to pasta carbonara except I do not add eggs to the dish. Pasta carbonara doesn’t reheat well and I wanted to make something that can be reheated/be meal prepped ahead of time because I prefer to not have to cook every single night. On busy nights when we don’t make it home before 9pm, this 15 minute pasta is a lifesaver.

    What You’ll Need To Make This Easy Pasta Dinner

    • bacon
    • shallots: onions can be subbed in if you’d prefer
    • garlic
    • mushrooms: sliced cremini
    • pasta water
    • pasta: I used fettuccine
    • peas: both frozen or fresh is fine
    • spinach: use baby spinach or chop up the larger variety
    • heavy cream
    • parmesan 

    15 minute pasta dinner ingredients

    How To Make Bacon Mushroom Spinach Pasta

    Bring a pot of water to a boil and add in your pasta when ready. Cooking until al dente (see your pasta container for instructions).

    While the water is boiling, in a medium sized pan, fry your bacon until crispy.

    While the water is boiling, in a medium sized pan, fry your bacon until crispy.

    Once done, set it aside, keeping the bacon fat in the pat, and sauté your shallots and garlic until softened.

    sauté your shallots and garlic until softened.

    Next, add in the mushrooms, continuing to sauté.  

    add mushrooms to the pan

    By this time, your pasta should be done. Add a little bit of pasta water to the pan to deglaze if needed. If not, add your pasta into the pan, alongside the peas. Then stir in the spinach.

    adding pasta and peas to the pan of shallots and mushrooms

    Pour in the reserved pasta water, heavy cream, and parmesan. Stir to combine and to coat the pasta with the sauce.

    This Bacon, Mushroom, Spinach Pasta makes dinner time super easy! Delicious, filling, and full of flavour, it takes less than 30 minutes to make!

    Top it off with the crispy bacon and serve.

    Tips On Making This Pasta Dinner at Home

    zwilling pasta pot draining pasta

    • I use this pot from Zwilling to easily drain my pasta with and it automatically reserves some pasta water for me so that I won’t accidentally pour it down the drain!
    • I don’t add extra salt to this dish as I find the bacon to add enough salt to the recipe. Your mileage may vary.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Bacon can be subbed out for pancetta
    • Add some shredded chicken to the pasta for extra protein
    • Pasta can be switched for any pasta of your choice
    • Shallots can be swapped for onions
    • Heavy cream can be switched for half and half if you’d like to cut down on the cream but I much prefer heavy cream for this recipe. Plus, it’s only 1/4 cup!

    Storing Leftovers and Reheating the Pasta

    Store in an airtight container inside the fridge.

    To reheat, gently heat it back up on the stovetop or microwave it until warm.

    This Bacon, Mushroom, Spinach Pasta makes dinner time super easy! Delicious, filling, and full of flavour, it takes less than 30 minutes to make!

    Bacon, Mushroom, Spinach Pasta

    This Bacon, Mushroom, Spinach Pasta makes dinner time super easy! Delicious, filling, and full of flavour, it takes less than 30 minutes to make!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
    Total Time: 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 4-6 strips bacon
    • 3 shallots, diced or sliced
    • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 227 grams mushrooms
    • 1/2 cup pasta water
    • 400 grams pasta
    • 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen
    • 3 cups spinach, roughly chopped if desired
    • 1/4 cup heavy cream
    • 1/4 cup parmesan

    Instructions

    • Bring a pot of water to a boil and add in your pasta when ready. Cooking until al dente (see your pasta container for instructions).
    • While the water is boiling, in a medium sized pan, fry your bacon until crispy.
    • Once done, set it aside, keeping the bacon fat in the pat, and sauté your shallots and garlic until softened.
    • Next, add in the mushrooms, continuing to sauté.
    • By this time, your pasta should be done. Add a little bit of pasta water to the pan to deglaze if needed. If not, add your pasta into the pan, alongside the peas. Then stir in the spinach.
    • Pour in the reserved pasta water, heavy cream, and parmesan. Stir to combine and to coat the pasta with the sauce.
    • Top it off with the crispy bacon and serve.
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I'm always so happy to hear about it! I'd love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I'd really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Serving: 4servings | Calories: 596kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 747mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2644IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 3mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Nutrition Disclaimer

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    RESOURCES AND TIPS FOR MEAL PREPPING

    • How To Cook Chicken Breasts Perfectly
    • What Is An Instant Pot
    • Tips To Help You Meal Prep For The Week Successfully
    • Tips for Meal Prepping on a Budget
    • 7 Freezer Friendly Chicken Marinades
    • 5 Freezer Friendly Marinades
    • Meal Prep Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mealprepsupport/

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    Carmy is a healthy-ish living blogger based in Ontario. Here, you can find healthy-ish recipes including meal prep recipes, Instant Pot recipes, air fryer recipes, and lightened-up family favorites! Follow along for easy, straightforward recipes for any cooking level.

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