Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon: Indulge at Home
A delicious and creamy pasta dish that combines the flavors of tomato and garlic with the savory taste 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: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and crumbled bacon. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Add fresh basil for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg