Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta: The Best Comfort Food Recipe with Turkey Bacon
A rich and creamy tomato garlic pasta dish featuring turkey bacon, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- Add cherry tomatoes and garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper, and let simmer.
- Combine pasta with the sauce and stir in the chopped turkey bacon.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- Add crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg