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Pancetta Mushroom Rigatoni

Crispy pancetta, earthy mushrooms, and rigatoni are coated in a rich Parmesan cream sauce for a comforting Italian pasta that's savory, creamy, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb rigatoni
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ lb crimini mushrooms
  • 1 cup pancetta cut in large dice
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 small chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup chicken stock or white wine
  • 2 cups reserved pasta water
  • 1 tbsp each chopped Italian parsley, basil, and thyme

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions
  • Mean while heat butter in large saute pan
  • Add pancetta render until crispy
  • Saute onion and garlic until opaque in pancetta fat
  • Add Mushrooms saute until golden brown
  • Add tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • De glaze pan with chicken stock or white wine
  • Add heavy whipping cream and reserved pasta water
  • Simmer until sauce thickens about 10 minutes
  • Add parmesan cheese and herbs last 5 minute
  • Toss drained pasta in the sauce
  • Top with additional parmesan