Creamy Tomato Garlic Rigatoni Pasta Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
A deliciously creamy and savory rigatoni pasta dish featuring turkey bacon and a rich tomato garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and seasonings. Stir until combined.
- Add the cooked rigatoni and crumbled bacon to the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and cook until heated through.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 70 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Garlic Rigatoni, Pasta Recipe, Turkey Bacon