Boil up a large pot of salted water and get your pasta on according to packet instructions. (Some do take a lot longer or shorter to cook than others depending on the type or even brand of pasta).
In a good sized pan, fry the mushrooms and speck until both have browned a little. Throw in your chopped onion, garlic and the thyme. Fry for a few minutes to soften the onion and then add the cream. Simmer and stir for another minute or two until it starts to thicken slightly, this will not take long! Add the Parmesan and season to your taste with salt and pepper.
Drain the pasta, add to the sauce and stir through until it is all coated.
Serve and enjoy.
You could use readily available pancetta for this, or even plain old bacon but then it’s just another creamy bacon pasta thing. The speck is what makes it special.
Thinly sliced speck mixed in with scrambled eggs brings a simple breakfast dish to another level worthy of a posh hotel.