Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon: Easy Weeknight Delight
A deliciously creamy dish featuring pasta, tomatoes, garlic, and turkey bacon that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes and their juices; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add cooked pasta and bacon; toss to combine and heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper; serve garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- Great for customizing with vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- You can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg