Red Pepper Pasta: A Creamy, Easy Delight with Turkey Bacon
A creamy and delicious pasta dish featuring red peppers and turkey bacon, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup red bell peppers, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from pan and chop.
- In the same skillet, add diced red bell peppers and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring well, then add Parmesan cheese. Mix until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and chopped turkey bacon to the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Red Pepper Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Turkey Bacon Recipe