Easy and Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta Recipe with Savory Turkey Bacon
A simple and delicious recipe for creamy tomato garlic pasta featuring savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and crumbled bacon to the sauce. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute regular bacon if desired.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: easy tomato pasta, garlic pasta, creamy pasta recipe