Garlic Butter Pasta with Turkey Bacon: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Garlic Butter Pasta with Turkey Bacon is a quick and comforting dish that combines the richness of garlic butter with the savory taste of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chopped turkey bacon to the skillet and cook until crispy.
- Stir in the red pepper flakes, if using, and season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well to combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, you can omit the turkey bacon or substitute with tempeh.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Garlic Butter Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe