Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Quick Delight
A delicious and quick pasta dish featuring creamy tomatoes and crispy turkey bacon, perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- Add cherry tomatoes and garlic to the skillet, sauté until tomatoes are soft.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta and turkey bacon. Toss to combine.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Replace turkey bacon with regular bacon for a richer flavor.
- Add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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