Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Creamy Delight
A delicious and creamy garlic parmesan pasta dish made with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- Add olive oil and garlic to the skillet, sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta and bacon to the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg