Garlic Butter Pasta with Turkey Bacon: An Easy Indulgence at Home
A delightful pasta dish featuring garlic butter and crispy turkey bacon, perfect for a quick and easy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- 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, diced
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet, mixing well with the garlic butter and turkey bacon.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan and parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute turkey bacon with sautéed mushrooms or additional vegetables.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipe, Pasta Dish