Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A comforting and delicious creamy tomato garlic pasta made with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 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 and garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the cooked pasta and bacon with the sauce; mix thoroughly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg