Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious creamy tomato garlic pasta dish featuring turkey bacon for an extra flavor punch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes and garlic. Sauté until tomatoes are soft.
- Pour in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning, stirring to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta and turkey bacon back to the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add spinach for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg