Creamy Bacon, Mushroom and Zucchini Ricotta Fusilli

Bacon Mushroom and Zucchini Fusili recipe

Recipe By:

Perfect Italiano

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Serves:

Made with delicious fusilli pasta, creamy ricotta cheese, bacon, mushrooms, and zucchini, this dish is a perfect combination of flavours and texture. The recipe also includes a simple and delicious homemade creamy sauce that adds a rich and comforting touch.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 rashers bacon, chopped
1 zucchini, sliced into half circles
200g button mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
500g fusilli pasta
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 packet Perfect Italiano Extra Sharp Parmesan
1 large tub (500g) Perfect Italiano Original Ricotta

Method

Cook the fusilli according to the packet instructions. Drain the pasta into a colander, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Set aside
As the pasta cooks, pour the olive oil into a large fry pan and place over a medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and saute for 2-3 minutes or until the onion begins to soften
Add the bacon, zucchini, mushroom and garlic, and continue to fry for 4-5 minutes or until the bacon and onion start to turn golden
Reduce the heat to low, and then add the pasta to the fry pan and stir through to combine. Add the ricotta, reserved hot pasta water, parmesan and parsley
Season with salt and pepper, and gently stir all ingredients together to coat the pasta
Serve immediately