Red Pepper Pasta: Easy, Creamy Delight with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring red peppers, turkey bacon, and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 ounces chicken ham, diced
- 2 red bell peppers, roasted and pureed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add chicken ham and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Stir in the roasted red pepper puree and heavy cream, mixing well.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the grated parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute any pasta type you prefer.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting the turkey bacon and chicken ham.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Red Pepper Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham