Mushroom-bacon Pasta

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

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

Recipe

• 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.