Cheesy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta

 

Cheesy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta


This easy, cheesy pasta recipe is a fabulous family dinner option. Combine pasta with bacon, Philly cream cheese and mushrooms for a dish that kids will love.

What you need

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 short cut bacon rahers, chopped
  • 200g button mushrooms, cut into quarters
  • 3/4 cup KRAFT Light Cream Cheese Spread
  • 3/4 cup milk
  •  freshly ground black pepper
  • 400g penne pasta, cooked, drained and kept warm

How to make it

HEAT the oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion, bacon and mushrooms and for 4-5 minutes until the mushrooms are softened. Stir in the cheese spread and milk then simmer gently for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Season with black pepper.

TOSS the pasta through the sauce and stir until well combined. Spoon into pasta bowls. Serve immediately.

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