Rattlesnake Pasta: A Spicy, Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and spicy pasta dish that combines turkey bacon and a creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy; remove and crumble.
- Add olive oil, bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the skillet; sauté until tender.
- Stir in crushed red pepper flakes, then add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine with the sauce and crumbled bacon.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- This recipe can be made with regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg