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Pasta with mushrooms, bacon, and corn

Pasta with Mushrooms, Bacon, and Sweet Corn

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. fusilli rigatoni, or other short pasta
  • 4 slices bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 6 oz. fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 2 ears sweet corn kernels removed from the cob
  • 4 roasted red pepper roughly chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 c. pasta water
  • 1 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh herbs I used sage, oregano, parsley, and basil
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water, and keep warm.
  • Place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring the bacon pieces occasionally until they are brown. Remove from the pan and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
  • Add the mushrooms to the pan with the bacon drippings and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add in the corn, roasted red peppers, and garlic cloves. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the pasta water, lemon juice, and butter. Cook for 2 minutes or until just warm. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh herbs and half of the bacon.
  • Serve the pasta with remaining bacon and Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top.

Notes

Source: Adapted from The Green City Market Cookbook