Mouthwatering Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring the rich flavors of tomatoes and garlic, complemented by turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, basil, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Add cooked pasta and bacon to the sauce; mix to combine.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, tomato pasta, turkey bacon pasta