Creamy Rotel Pasta with Turkey Bacon: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Enjoy this creamy and savory pasta dish made with turkey bacon and Rotel for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the Rotel tomatoes and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Add the shredded cheese and mix until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use the hot variety of Rotel.
- Substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Rotel Pasta, Easy Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon