Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Easy Comfort Dish
A delicious and easy comfort dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and turkey bacon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Carnivore
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked pasta and crumbled bacon to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use turkey or chicken sausage instead of turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
Keywords: Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon