Rattlesnake Pasta: A Spicy, Easy Dish with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and spicy twist on traditional pasta dishes featuring turkey bacon, peppers, and a creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté the bell and jalapeño peppers until softened.
- Add the heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and crushed red pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked fettuccine, bacon, and sauce; toss well.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more jalapeños.
- You can substitute chicken bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Rattlesnake Pasta, Spicy Pasta, Turkey Bacon Recipe