Creamy Tomato Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A delicious creamy pasta dish with turkey bacon, perfect 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: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and crushed tomatoes; stir to combine.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; cook on medium heat until simmering.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta and crumbled bacon to the sauce; mix well.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food