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Creamy Bacon, Mushroom and Zucchini Ricotta Fusilli

Recipe by Perfect Italiano

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.

Bacon Mushroom and Zucchini Fusili recipe
Prep 5 minsCook 15 minsServes 4
IngredientsMethod
  • 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
  1. Cook the fusilli according to the packet instructions. Drain the pasta into a colander, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Set aside
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Season with salt and pepper, and gently stir all ingredients together to coat the pasta
  6. Serve immediately

Made with Perfect Italiano

Perfect Italiano ricotta - perfect for creamy pasta, for baked cheesecakes, on toast and more

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Perfect Italiano Extra Sharp Parmesan Block

Perfect Italiano Extra Sharp Parmesan Block

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