Creamy Shrimp Pasta: Indulgent Shrimp Alfredo with Turkey Bacon
A luscious creamy shrimp pasta made with shrimp and turkey bacon, perfect for indulgent weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and shrimp; cook until shrimp are pink.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add parmesan cheese, mix until melted and combined.
- Add cooked fettuccine and the crispy turkey bacon to the skillet; toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper; garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if desired.
- Add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 160mg