Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Delight
A delicious and comforting creamy pesto sauce pasta dish featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black 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. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and pesto sauce. Stir until well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta and chopped turkey bacon to the skillet. Mix thoroughly.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Recipe, Comfort Food
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