Creamy Pesto Pasta with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham Delight
A delicious and creamy pesto pasta dish combined with turkey bacon and chicken ham, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add olive oil and sauté the chicken ham until lightly browned.
- Add the pesto sauce and heavy cream to the chicken ham, stir well, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and crispy turkey bacon to the pesto mixture, stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- You can use any type of pasta, such as penne or fusilli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Pasta, Pasta Recipes, Quick Meals