Recipe: Penne with Pancetta and Mushrooms

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:
1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
1 (3 ounce) package pancetta bacon, diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 (10 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook
for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, cook
pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until browned but not crispy,
about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
2. Pour pancetta grease out of the skillet, and add butter. Increase heat to
medium-high and stir in sliced mushrooms. Cook and stir until the mushrooms
have softened and released their liquid. Add the minced garlic, and cook 2
more minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, then stir in cream and Italian
seasoning. Simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly.
3. To serve, toss the cooked penne with the sauce, and sprinkle with
Parmesan cheese.