Creamy Tomato Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A comforting dish that combines the richness of creamy tomato sauce with the savory flavor of 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: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- Add crushed tomatoes and cream to the skillet; stir to combine.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the cooked pasta and bacon.
- Mix until well combined and heated through.
- Serve with fresh basil on top.
Notes
- You can substitute regular bacon if preferred.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Pasta, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon