Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Simple Delight
A delightful creamy pasta dish featuring fresh basil and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add chopped basil, crumbled bacon, and cooked pasta; mix until combined.
- Season with salt and pepper, serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, skip the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta, Pasta Recipes, Easy Dinner