A budget-friendly dish featuring fusilli with crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and earthy mushrooms in a light sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz fusilli pasta
→ Meats
02 - 5 oz diced bacon
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 9 oz sliced mushrooms
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
→ Dairy
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
→ Pantry
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add fusilli and cook until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
02 - While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving fat in the pan.
03 - Add chopped onion to the pan and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and cook until browned and tender, around 5 minutes.
04 - Incorporate minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Return bacon to the skillet. Add drained fusilli and toss to combine. If the mixture appears dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
06 - Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and parsley. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve promptly, topped with extra Parmesan if desired.
