Creamy Tuscan Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A creamy, delicious pasta dish featuring turkey bacon and a medley of flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free (if using gluten-free pasta)
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped turkey bacon. Cook until crispy.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, spinach, and Italian seasoning. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food