Creamy Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A delightful creamy garlic pasta dish featuring turkey bacon for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta and crumbled turkey bacon, mixing well.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust garlic amount based on your preference.
- Can add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food