Quick and Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta with Turkey Bacon Delight
A deliciously creamy pasta dish that is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add diced tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, sauté some onions with the turkey bacon.
- You can substitute the turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Keywords: Quick, Easy, Creamy, Tomato, Pasta, Turkey Bacon