Creamy Turkey Bacon Mushroom Pasta: An Indulgent Weeknight Delight
A rich and delightful pasta dish combining creamy sauce, savory turkey bacon, and earthy mushrooms, perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté the garlic and mushrooms until soft.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta and chopped turkey bacon, tossing to combine.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if preferred.
- Try adding spinach or peas for extra vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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