Creamy Rotel Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Twist
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring Turkey bacon and spicy Rotel for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble.
- Add Rotel tomatoes, garlic powder, and onion powder to the skillet, cooking until combined.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and cheese, mixing until well combined and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle turkey bacon on top before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more heavy cream or cheese.
- Can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon.
- Adjust the spiciness by selecting mild or hot Rotel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Creamy Rotel Pasta, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon Pasta