Creamy Asparagus Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Quick and Easy Delight
A deliciously creamy pasta dish featuring asparagus and turkey bacon, perfect for a quick meal.
- 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
- 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add asparagus and garlic to the skillet, sautéing until tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese, stirring until combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Asparagus Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Quick Recipe