Garlic Butter Pasta: Indulgent Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
A deliciously rich garlic butter pasta recipe featuring crispy turkey bacon, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté until fragrant.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and turkey bacon to the skillet; toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For more flavor, add cooked vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes.
- You can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Pasta, Turkey Bacon Pasta, Quick Pasta Recipes
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