Garlic Butter Pasta: An Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
A quick and tasty Garlic Butter Pasta recipe featuring savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the cooked turkey bacon to the skillet and mix well.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the skillet with the garlic butter sauce, adding in the Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs.
- You can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg