One-Pan Butter Parmesan Pasta: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and easy one-pan dish featuring buttered pasta and savory turkey bacon, perfect for a quick comfort food meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and garlic, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the pasta and chicken broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked al dente.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, pepper, and salt.
- Chop the cooked turkey bacon and add it back to the skillet. Mix well.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add additional cheese for a richer flavor.
- Feel free to use any pasta shape you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg