Indulge in Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta: A Cozy Delight with Turkey Bacon
Indulge in a rich and creamy pasta dish featuring savory turkey bacon and a delightful tomato garlic sauce. Perfect for a cozy meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; 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 garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, stirring to combine. Incorporate the Parmesan cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Recipe