Garlic Butter Pasta with Turkey Bacon: An Easy Indulgence
A delightful and easy recipe for Garlic Butter Pasta featuring crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the chopped turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the skillet with the garlic butter and turkey bacon.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use more butter according to your taste.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg