Spicy vodka pasta: Indulgent recipe with turkey bacon twist
A deliciously creamy and spicy vodka pasta featuring a unique turkey bacon twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pasta
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- Add olive oil and garlic to the skillet, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and tomato sauce, simmering for 5 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and vodka, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese, then toss to combine.
- Garnish with crumbled turkey bacon and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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