Creamy Mushroom and Bacon Pasta - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 14 ounces spaghetti
• 7 ounces salted bacon bits
• 9 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
• 6 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp sweet paprika
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• ½ cup whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (more for serving)