Rotel Pasta Fiesta: A Quick and Easy Indulgence with Turkey Bacon
This Rotel Pasta Fiesta recipe combines the delicious flavor of turkey bacon with a creamy sauce and pasta, making for a quick and easy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and crumble.
- Add the Rotel tomatoes to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and garlic powder, cooking until the sauce is heated through.
- Add the cooked pasta and crumbled turkey bacon to the skillet, stirring to coat evenly.
- Mix in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to add more vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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