Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Orecchiette with Mushroom Thyme Sauce, a creamy and savory pasta dish that delights the palate. This recipe features chewy orecchiette pasta coated in a luscious sauce made from sautéed mushrooms, aromatic thyme, and crispy bacon. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this pasta dish is not only quick to prepare but also offers the comforting warmth of home-cooked meals. With its elegant presentation and delicious taste, Orecchiette with Mushroom Thyme Sauce is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 16 oz. orecchiette pasta
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 16 oz. button mushrooms (sliced)
- 1½ tsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup milk
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp minced fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving some fat in the skillet.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook orecchiette until al dente per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms for about 3–4 minutes until browned. Add garlic and sauté for another 3–4 minutes.
- Whisk cornstarch into half-and-half in a bowl until smooth; add to skillet with milk, cooked bacon, salt, pepper, thyme, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
- Simmer on medium-low heat for 6–8 minutes until thickened.
- Toss cooked orecchiette into the sauce until well-coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg