Creamy Mushroom and Bacon Pasta

By draingal

Ingredients

• 4 slices thick-cut bacon
• 16 ounces fresh cremini mushrooms, quartered
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 12 ounces dried orecchiette pasta
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh chives

Details

Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a 12-inch skillet cook bacon over medium heat until brown and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving drippings. Add mushrooms, garlic, salt, and black pepper to skillet. Cook and stir 8 to 10 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and browned, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

Add cream and broth to skillet with mushrooms. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbly and slightly thickened. Crumble bacon; add to skillet. Stir in pasta, vinegar, and chives; heat through.