To make this meal even more nutritious and satisfying, you can add extra vegetables like cherry tomatoes, zucchini (courgette) or leafy greens – sun-dried tomatoes add a particularly delicious tangy flavour burst. I have used fettuccine, but you can swap this for the pasta of your choice. It’s a fulfilling meal on its own, but I like to serve it with a green salad with a lemony dressing. This gorgeous pasta dish feels indulgent and special, yet is so quick and easy to make and there’s very little washing up. It’s perfect for busy weeknights as it involves minimal prep and only a handful of low-cost ingredients, so you can have it on the table in 20 minutes. Leftovers are just as spectacular the next day.
What can I serve with Creamy Mushroom & Bacon Fettuccine?
The ultimate pairing is some Freezer Friendly Garlic Bread, but with this recipe being super thick, creamy and indulgent, I love serving it with some steamed greens or a green, leafy salad with a lemony vinaigrette to cut through the richness of the cream.
What else can I add to the sauce?
You can add up to 4 cups of vegetables of choice to this recipe (including, or in place of, the mushrooms). Try finely diced zucchini (courgette), halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, finely sliced capsicum (bell pepper), finely sliced asparagus or small broccoli florets. Add any of these vegetables once the mushrooms are cooked, then cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender. You can also add frozen peas or shredded baby spinach in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Watch how to make Creamy Mushroom & Bacon Fettuccine
What are some other easy dinner ideas?
One of my first steps when meal planning is to check my schedule/calendar to see what I have on for the week. I choose quick and easy dinners for those days I know will be extra busy. Some of our favourites are:Tuscan Chicken PastaJuicy Thai Beef Lettuce CupsQuick Mexican Beef Rice BowlsPad See EwCreamy Chorizo Pasta 5 from 2 reviews
Make ahead:
Mushrooms – Prepare the mushrooms ahead of time, ready for when you need them, by cleaning them first to remove any debris (use a damp paper towel to wipe the mushrooms clean), then slice the mushrooms (unless using small whole mushrooms). Refrigerate in an airtight container or reusable sandwich bag for up to 3 days.
Leftovers:
Store leftover Creamy Bacon & Mushroom Fettuccine in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave until just warmed through. As the pasta sits, the cream will be absorbed and it’s likely the fats and liquids in the sauce will separate. As a result, the sauce may be more oil-based – but the taste is equally delicious! This recipe is not suitable to freeze and is best made fresh.
