Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta: The Best Comfort Dish with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a rich and creamy tomato garlic pasta that’s elevated with the deliciousness of turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pan, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop into pieces.
- In the same pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, and cream, and stir in Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and turkey bacon, and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, feel free to add more heavy cream.
- You can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon or omit it for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Dish