High Protein Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Turkey Bacon Delight
Enjoy a creamy and protein-packed pasta dish that features roasted red peppers and 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: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup roasted red peppers
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add roasted red peppers, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning; stir to combine.
- Reduce heat and mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and crumbled turkey bacon; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
- This dish can be made with gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: High Protein, Creamy Pasta, Roasted Red Peppers, Turkey Bacon