Creamy Tomato Pasta: Indulgent Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
Delightful creamy tomato pasta infused with the savory taste of turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a pan, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove, chop, and set aside.
- In the same pan, add olive oil and sauté garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed tomatoes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add cooked pasta, turkey bacon, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon and substitute with mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams