Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta with Turkey Bacon: Easy and Delicious
Bring together the flavors of creamy tomato and fresh basil in this delightful pasta dish, elevated with turkey bacon for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy; remove and crumble.
- Add diced tomatoes, heavy cream, garlic powder, and dried basil to the skillet; stir until combined.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta and crumbled bacon to the sauce; toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add fresh basil leaves for extra flavor just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta, Turkey Bacon Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe