Mushroom, Spinach and Sausage Pasta

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

• 2 strips bacon, chopped
• 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 medium yellow onion, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 10 oz mushroom blend, sliced or 1 can sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup half and half or heavy cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 lb spaghetti, cooked
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup pasta cooking water, or chicken stock
• 5 oz fresh spinach

Steps:

1. Sauté the bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, until crispy. Add the sausage meat and red pepper flakes and sauté for about 10 minutes, until the meat is cooked through. Sauté the onion over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, until fragrant.

 
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2. Add the mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they start to release some of their liquid. Add the cream, salt, and pepper and stir to combine. Cook for 7-8 minutes, until the cream has reduced by half and the mushrooms are tender.Add the spaghetti and sausage mixture and toss to combine.