Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish infused with garlic and enriched 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: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy.
- Add olive oil and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning, simmering for a few minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and stir to combine, then season with salt and pepper.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon if preferred.
- Add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta