Creamy Protein-Packed Pasta Bowl with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and creamy pasta bowl packed with protein, featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; stir until smooth.
- Combine pasta with the sauce and add chopped turkey bacon.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg