Easy Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delightful recipe that combines creamy tomato sauce with garlic and turkey bacon for a quick weeknight meal.
- 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 option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy; remove and chop.
- Add olive oil to the skillet, then sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes and cream; stir to combine and simmer.
- Mix in basil, bacon, and cooked pasta; stir until well-coated.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes.
- Substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: easy, creamy, tomato, garlic, pasta, recipe, turkey bacon