Easy Recipes Dinner: Indulgent Creamy Turkey Bacon Pasta Delight
A creamy and flavorful bowl of turkey bacon pasta that is both easy to prepare and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add turkey bacon and cook until slightly crispy.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add in the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning; stir until smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, mixing well.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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