Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon for Cozy Nights
A delicious and comforting pasta dish featuring creamy tomato sauce and crispy turkey bacon, perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- Add olive oil and garlic to the skillet, sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and heavy cream, add Italian seasoning, and simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and turkey bacon to the sauce, stir to combine.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- You can use any pasta type you prefer.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 45 milligrams