Creamy Tomato Garlic Rigatoni Pasta with Turkey Bacon Delight
Enjoy this creamy and flavorful rigatoni pasta dish infused with the rich taste of tomato and garlic, enhanced by crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni pasta 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 minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, basil, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and bacon; mix well.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 38 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams