Bacon Creamy Fettuccine Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Creamy Fettuccine

• 6 slices bacon
• Fresh Mushrooms
• Green Onions
• 1 pound fettuccine
• Fat Free Cream Cheese
• Nonfat Milk
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Dried Basil Leaves
• Dried Thyme Leaves
• Tomatoes

How to Make Bacon Creamy Fettuccine

1. Cook 6 slices of bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
2. Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and 1/2 cup chopped onion to the pan with the reserved bacon grease. Cook and stir for 4 minutes until softened.
3. Set aside the mushroom and onion mixture.
4. Cook 1 pound fettuccine according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
5. Return the cooked fettuccine to the pan.
6. Add 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Add a little reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce.
8. Stir in the cooked bacon, mushroom, and onion mixture.
9. Add 1 cup trimmed and chopped asparagus and toss to combine. Cook until asparagus is tender-crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
10. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional).
11. Serve immediately or enjoy as leftovers!