Creamy Tomato Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A deliciously creamy dish combining pasta and turkey bacon in a rich tomato sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and dried basil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and crumbled turkey bacon to the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Pasta, Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food