Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Delight
A delightful and creamy pasta dish featuring garlic, tomatoes, and turkey bacon, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: General
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning; cook until heated through.
- Add cooked pasta and crumbled bacon; toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit turkey bacon and use plant-based cream.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 16 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta Recipe