Garlic Butter Pasta: Easy One Pot Dinner with Turkey Bacon
Garlic Butter Pasta is a quick and delicious one-pot meal featuring turkey bacon, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add the butter and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the spaghetti, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is cooked and the liquid has reduced.
- Stir in the cooked turkey bacon and Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Pasta, One Pot Pasta, Easy Dinner, Turkey Bacon