Creamy Mushroom Spinach Pasta with Turkey Bacon – A Comfort Dish
A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring savory turkey bacon, fresh spinach, and mushrooms.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- Add olive oil and garlic to the skillet, sauté until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms and cook until soft.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta and chopped turkey bacon to the skillet, toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can replace heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Mushroom Spinach Pasta, Pasta with Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food