Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta with Turkey Bacon and Fresh Herbs
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy tomato pasta with turkey bacon and fresh herbs, all made in one pot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free if using gluten-free pasta
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 52 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams