Creamy Pesto Pasta: A Quick and Indulgent Turkey Bacon Delight
This creamy pesto pasta is a quick and indulgent dish featuring turkey bacon, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free, Lactose-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 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 skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, combine heavy cream and pesto sauce, simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta and chopped turkey bacon to the sauce, mixing well.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be made with any type of pasta.
- You can add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: cream, pesto, pasta, turkey bacon, quick recipe