Easy Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Quick Delight
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful Easy Garlic Parmesan Pasta featuring crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- Add olive oil and minced garlic to skillet; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer; add Parmesan cheese and mix until smooth.
- Combine cooked spaghetti and crumbled bacon; toss with the sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper; serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon.
- Enhance flavor with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 32 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Easy Garlic Parmesan Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Quick Recipe