Bacon, Leek and Mushroom Tagliatelle

It's that time of year where the season of comfort food is upon us. This creamy and rich Tagliatelle is one of my favorite dishes I love to make while in college. The best thing about it is, its super easy. Inspired by my love for bacon, I'm here to share my simple recipes that you can make while you're in college

Ingredients for 2 portions:

Tagliatelle ( Or any of your favorite Pastas)

Sauce:

1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves of garlic
3 strips of bacon
1 leek
6 mushrooms chopped 
1 cup of heavy whipping cream
Salt and Pepper to Taste 

Prep Time: 5 Min
Cooking Time: 15 Min

Directions
1. Set a heavy skillet on the stove on medium heat, wait till it's nice and hot.
Cook and sweat off your pieces of bacon for about 4 minutes. Add in your chopped garlic; cook and stir for about 30 seconds. Add in your chopped leeks and mushroom and cook for 2 minutes. 

2. Pour in your heavy whipping cream and have the heat remain at medium heat. I'm sure within this time you're boiling pasta and you don't want the cream sauce to reduce too fast. Season for salt and black pepper until it's too your liking

3. Fill a pot of any size with lightly salted water and a drizzle of olive oil. Wait until your pot has begun to boil and cook your pasta over medium heat. Cook until its nice and firm which will take about 6 - 8 minutes. 

4. Drain your pasta and throw it in with your cream sauce. By this time your cream sauce should have reduced into a nice texture. Mix your pasta and serve your pasta in bowls or plates. Garnish with some parsley and Parmesan cheese. 

enjoy.