Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Delight
A delicious and comforting creamy pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring until well coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon and add more vegetables.
- Adjust the amount of cream based on your desired richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg