Cheesy garlic parmesan spaghetti with cream cheese and turkey bacon
A deliciously creamy spaghetti dish featuring garlic, parmesan, cream cheese, and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and turkey bacon. Cook until the bacon is crispy.
- Add cream cheese to the skillet, stirring until melted and combined with the bacon and garlic.
- Stir in the cooked spaghetti and grated parmesan cheese, mixing well.
- Season with salt and black pepper, and stir in chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Cheesy garlic parmesan spaghetti and cream cheese