Indulge in Creamy Pesto Pasta: A Delightful Twist with Turkey Bacon
Indulge in a delightful twist on traditional pasta dishes with this creamy pesto pasta featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup pesto
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, combine pesto and heavy cream over medium heat.
- Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Mix in cooked pasta and crumbled bacon.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon and add vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach.
- Leftover pasta can be reheated in a skillet with a splash of water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 50 grams
- Saturated Fat: 25 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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