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November 24, 2020
This is a very tasty (non-tomato based) pasta dish that I thought I would try out.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients:
2 strips bacon, chopped
1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 medium yellow onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
10 oz mushroom blend, sliced or 1 can sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup half and half or heavy cream
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 lb spaghetti, cooked
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup pasta cooking water, or chicken stock
5 oz fresh spinach
Steps:
Sauté the bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, until crispy. Add the sausage meat and red pepper flakes and sauté for about 10 minutes, until the meat is cooked through. Sauté the onion over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
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Add the mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they start to release some of their liquid. Add the cream, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Cook for 7-8 minutes, until the cream has reduced by half and the mushrooms are tender.Add the spaghetti and sausage mixture and toss to combine.