Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Delight
A deliciously creamy pasta dish infused with garlic and topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine 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 minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add the crumbled turkey bacon.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding some red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg