Creamy Broccoli Pasta with Turkey Bacon: Your New Favorite Dish
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy broccoli pasta with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Nut-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add minced garlic and broccoli to the skillet and sauté until broccoli is tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter option, you can substitute the heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Broccoli Pasta, Pasta Recipes, Turkey Bacon