Easy 10-Minute Creamy Pesto Pasta with Turkey Bacon Delights
This easy 10-minute creamy pesto pasta recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- Add pesto and heavy cream to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta and chicken bacon to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
Notes
- Serve immediately for best taste.
- Feel free to add vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy, creamy, pesto, pasta, turkey bacon