Creamy Pesto Pasta Sauce: A Simple Indulgence with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a creamy and flavorful pesto pasta sauce with the addition of turkey bacon. Perfect for a quick and indulgent meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup pesto
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a separate pan, cook the turkey bacon until crisp and chop it into pieces.
- In a saucepan, combine pesto and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat until warmed through.
- Add the cooked pasta and bacon to the sauce and mix well.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Pasta Sauce, Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipes