Creamy Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Delicious Comfort Dish
A rich and creamy garlic pasta dish featuring turkey bacon that is perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper, and top with crumbled turkey bacon and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter option, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Adding vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes can enhance the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Pasta, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon