Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A creamy and delicious pasta dish featuring tomato, garlic, and turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the 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.
- Add diced tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper; let simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and chopped turkey bacon to the sauce.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if desired.
- This dish is best served fresh, but can be reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg