Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon – Quick and Easy Delight
A deliciously creamy pasta dish featuring tomato and garlic, perfect for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and chopped bacon to the skillet; mix well.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute the turkey bacon with regular bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta, Pasta, Quick Dinner, Easy Recipe