Broccoli Cheese Pasta: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Deliciously creamy Broccoli Cheese Pasta with crispy turkey bacon, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli to the pasta.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, add flour, and whisk for 1 minute.
- Slowly add milk, stirring continuously until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in the cheese until melted, then mix in the bacon.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the pasta and broccoli, and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Broccoli Cheese Pasta, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon