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MUSHROOM-BACON PASTA

If you like mushrooms, you'll like this pasta dish! Make it a main course, or serve it as a side dish. As well, this dish easily doubles."

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2lb spaghetti (or linguini)
  • 1⁄4cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2ounces diced bacon
  • 2cups sliced mushrooms (see first line of directions)
  • 2teaspoons capers, drained
  • 2cloves garlic, minced
  • 1⁄4teaspoon salt
  • 1⁄4teaspoon hot pepper flakes
  • 2tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Direction

  1. Note: use any type of mushrooms you like, or a combination; try button, cremini or shiitake.
  2. 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.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over low heat, heat one tbsp of the olive oil.
  4. Add bacon and mushrooms to skillet and cook, stirring, until browned.
  5. Add remaining oil to skillet, then the capers, garlic, salt and hot pepper flakes.
  6. Cook, stirring, for about 10 minutes or until garlic is just slightly golden.
  7. Stir in basil (you can also substitute fresh parsley, for a different taste) and toss with cooked pasta.
  8. Serve with parmesan cheese on the side.