Creamy Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon for an Indulgent Dinner
An indulgent and creamy garlic pasta dish accented with turkey bacon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked pasta and turkey bacon to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams