Cheesy garlic parmesan spaghetti with cream cheese and turkey bacon
A creamy, cheesy pasta dish featuring garlic, parmesan, and 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: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet with garlic and bacon.
- Mix in cream cheese and parmesan until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon.
- Can substitute cream cheese for a lower-fat version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: cheesy garlic parmesan spaghetti, cream cheese, turkey bacon