Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta with Turkey Bacon: Quick and Indulgent
A delightful pasta dish featuring creamy pesto and turkey bacon that’s quick to prepare and indulgent in flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free, Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup creamy pesto sauce
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same pan, add the creamy pesto and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta and chopped turkey bacon to the saucepan. Toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and black pepper before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta, Quick Pasta, Indulgent Pasta, Turkey Bacon Recipe