Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon: Easy Comfort Food
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy tomato garlic pasta with turkey bacon, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving some grease in the pan.
- Add olive oil and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta, turkey bacon, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, skip the turkey bacon and add more vegetables.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta