Stranger Foods

Penne boscaiola

Serves 4 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 15 mins

'Boscaiola' is Italian for 'woodcutter' or 'lumberjack'. He would typically gather the mushrooms from the woods. This is a classic Italian dish which contains mushrooms, bacon and a creamy pasta. Gluten-free: use gluten-free pasta.

Source: Nosh: Quick & Easy

Ingredients

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3 mugs penne pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
200 g streaky bacon, cut into 2 cm strips
6 spring onions, chopped
250 g chestnut mushrooms, sliced
300 ml single cream
½ mug grated parmesan
1 tbsp freshly chopped basil

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Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling, salted water. Drain and return to the pan until needed.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan or wok. Fry the bacon until it begins to brown.
Add the onions and the mushrooms and fry for .
Add the cream and parmesan and season to taste. Bring to the boil.
Add the pasta and the chopped basil and serve immediately.

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