Creamy Rotel Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Quick, Indulgent Delight
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful dish with this Creamy Rotel Pasta recipe featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add the diced tomatoes with green chilies and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta and turkey bacon to the skillet; mix well.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be topped with fresh cilantro or green onions for added flavor.
- Feel free to substitute chicken or regular bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Creamy Rotel Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Quick Recipes, Indulgent Delights