Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon for Comforting Nights
A delightful creamy pasta dish with rich tomato and garlic flavors, complemented by turkey bacon for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes and heavy cream; stir well.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and chopped bacon.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon.
- Can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams