Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta with Turkey Bacon: An Indulgent Delight
A deliciously creamy and savory pasta dish featuring penne and turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic in bacon grease until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; stir until smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy sauce and add crumbled bacon.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta, pasta, turkey bacon, creamy sauce