Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comfort Dish
A delicious and comforting pasta dish made with creamy tomato sauce and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until spinach is wilted.
- Add heavy cream, garlic powder, and dried basil to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for a few minutes.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and crumbled turkey bacon, then add Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon.
- You can use any pasta shape you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta, Turkey Bacon Pasta, Comfort Food