Creamy Beef Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Quick Indulgent Meal
Indulge in a creamy and satisfying beef pasta dish that comes together quickly with the addition of turkey bacon for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream, beef broth, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes, then stir in the cooked pasta and bacon.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider sautéing vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms with the onions.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Beef Pasta, Beef, Pasta, Quick Meal, Turkey Bacon