Creamy Tomato Pasta: The Best Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A deliciously creamy tomato pasta dish that features the savory taste of turkey bacon, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and chopped bacon, mixing well.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more cheese.
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon if turkey bacon is not available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Pasta, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon