High Protein Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Turkey Bacon Delight
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A deliciously creamy pasta dish packed with protein and flavor, featuring roasted red peppers and turkey bacon!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
- 8 ounces whole grain pasta
- 1 cup roasted red peppers
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add roasted red peppers and blend until smooth, then stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Combine pasta with the sauce, add crumbled bacon, and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be topped with fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Adjust the amount of cream based on desired creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg