Amazing Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon for Comfort
A delicious creamy pasta recipe featuring turkey bacon that provides comfort and satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- Sauté garlic and cherry tomatoes until tomatoes are soft.
- Add cream, salt, and pepper to the mixture.
- Stir in cooked pasta and bacon, then add Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Vegan version can use plant-based bacon and cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 17 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 70 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
Keywords: creamy tomato pasta, turkey bacon, comfort food