Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy garlic penne pasta with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy; remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked penne and crumbled turkey bacon; toss to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon.
- You can add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta