Caramelized French Onion Pasta: A Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon
Experience the delightful combination of caramelized onions and turkey bacon in this indulgent pasta dish, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
- Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Stir in garlic and thyme, cooking for an additional minute.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, adding parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon for a richer flavor.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caramelized French Onion Pasta, Pasta recipes, Turkey bacon recipes