Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta in 30 Minutes with Turkey Bacon
A quick and delicious creamy tomato garlic pasta recipe that can be made in just 30 minutes, featuring turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crisp.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes, then add the cooked pasta.
- Toss everything together and season with salt to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 24 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams