Creamy Pesto Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
Enjoy a rich and creamy pasta dish that’s packed with flavor from fresh pesto and savory turkey bacon. Perfect for a cozy dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and chop into pieces.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and pesto sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and turkey bacon to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes over low heat.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Pasta, pasta, turkey bacon, comfort food