Penne with Pancetta and Mushrooms Recipe

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside. Meanwhile cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until browned but not crispy about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.

Pour pancetta grease out of the skillet and add butter. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in sliced mushrooms. Cook and stir until the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid. Add the minced garlic and cook 2 more minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low then stir in cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly.

To serve toss the cooked penne with the sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.