Penne with Pancetta and Mushrooms

I threw this dish of penne pasta, pancetta bacon, and mushrooms together one afternoon for lunch.

Step: 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until browned but not crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.

Step: 2

Pour pancetta grease out of the skillet, and add butter. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in sliced mushrooms. Cook and stir until the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid. Add the minced garlic, and cook 2 more minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, then stir in cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly.

Step: 3

To serve, toss the cooked penne with the sauce, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Per Serving: 537 calories; protein 18.8g; carbohydrates 66.2g; fat 23.4g; cholesterol 68.2mg; sodium 299.3mg.

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