Garlic Butter Pasta: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delightful dish combining garlic butter and turkey bacon, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a pot of salted water and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped turkey bacon, sautéing until bacon is crispy and garlic is fragrant.
- Once pasta is cooked, drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic butter mixture.
- If needed, add reserved pasta water to help sauce adhere.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream.
- You can substitute regular bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Garlic Butter Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipe