Amazing Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon Bliss
A delicious and comforting creamy tomato garlic pasta dish featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy; remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion until translucent; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and turkey bacon; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made with regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta, Comfort Food, Pasta Recipe, Turkey Bacon