Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon: An Easy Delight
A delicious creamy tomato garlic pasta dish that combines flavorful turkey bacon for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups tomatoes, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and tomatoes, cooking until tomatoes are softened.
- Stir in the cream and Italian seasoning, then bring to a simmer.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Combine the pasta and bacon with the sauce, mixing well.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Add fresh basil for more flavor.
- Substitute bacon with a vegetarian option for a meatless version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg