Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Turkey Bacon for a Cozy Night
A delicious and comforting creamy pasta dish featuring tomato sauce and turkey bacon, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Flexitarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 3 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- Add olive oil and garlic to the skillet, sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the cooked pasta and crumbled bacon.
- Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve topped with Parmesan and fresh basil.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon.
- You can use any type of pasta you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Cozy Night