Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon: Your New Favorite Dish
A delicious creamy tomato garlic pasta dish featuring turkey bacon, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- Add olive oil and garlic to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Add in the cooked pasta and crumbled turkey bacon; mix well.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use whole-wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg