Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe: Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon
This Garlic Butter Pasta is a decadent dish with an indulgent twist of turkey bacon, perfect for any pasta lover.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Stir in the cooked spaghetti, red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg