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Garlic Mushroom Spaghetti with Bacon – Easy Mushroom Pasta Recipes You'll Crave

I’ve made this garlic mushroom spaghetti with bacon more times than I can count. It’s one of those mushroom pasta recipes that feels like a warm hug at the end of a long day. It brings together the rich flavors of pasta mushroom recipes and creamy, garlicky mushrooms in the best way. What’s not to love about mushroom recipes that cook up fast, taste amazing, and don’t require a culinary degree? This dish straddles the line between indulgent and easygoing, like if date night and weeknight dinner had a delicious baby. With a nod to cream of mushroom recipes, a wink at healthy mushroom recipes (I mean, mushrooms are technically veggies), and a solid place in the mushroom dinner recipes hall of fame, this is a weeknight staple around here. We’ve even adapted it when we’re in the mood for mushroom rice recipes — it’s just that versatile. So if you're craving something savory, a little creamy, and packed with real flavor, this is your moment. Grab your fork — we’re making dinner the way Camila does it on Camila Cooks.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: cream of mushroom recipes, healthy mushroom recipes, mushroom dinner recipes, mushroom pasta recipes, mushroom recipes, mushroom rice recipes, pasta mushroom recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Camila

Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 10 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Grated parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving a little bacon fat.
  3. Add olive oil and butter to the same pan. Toss in mushrooms and sauté until golden brown.
  4. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Don’t walk away — garlic burns fast.
  5. Return bacon to the pan. Add drained spaghetti and a splash of pasta water to loosen things up.
  6. Toss everything together. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve with grated parmesan if you’re feeling extra cheesy.