This creamy bacon and mushroom pasta is the perfect quick and easy dinner as it’s ready in just 20 minutes. Under 500 calories with a serving of mushrooms, it’s a healthy option too
Ingredients
- 300g fusilli pasta twists
- 1tsp oil
- 4 rashers back bacon, cut into strips
- 75g mushrooms, sliced
- 100g peas (de-frosted)
- 120g soft cheese with garlic and herbs
- 5tbsp milk
Method
Cook the pasta according to the instructions on pack. Whilst it is cooking, heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the bacon and mushrooms until browned.
Reduce the heat to low and add the peas, soft cheese and milk, stir until the soft cheese melts and forms a creamy sauce.
Drain the pasta, divide between 4 serving bowls and top with the sauce.
Top tip for making Creamy bacon and mushroom pasta
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