Garlic Parmesan Pasta: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
Enjoy the creamy and savory flavors of Garlic Parmesan Pasta topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Balanced
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and turkey bacon, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Pasta, Easy Recipe, Turkey Bacon