Creamy Tomato Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comfort Food Delight
This creamy tomato pasta is a delicious and comforting dish that combines the richness of cream with the savory flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed 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. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Add heavy cream and Italian seasoning, stirring until combined.
- Add the cooked pasta and turkey bacon, toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute turkey bacon with mushrooms.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg