Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon: Easy Comfort Food
A delicious and comforting creamy tomato garlic pasta featuring turkey bacon for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Contains meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 3 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
- Black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add the olive oil and minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and crumbled turkey bacon, heating through.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a little extra flavor, add some red pepper flakes for a kick.
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg