Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Simple Delight
Enjoy a delicious and easy recipe for creamy pesto sauce pasta with turkey bacon, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
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
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop into pieces.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and pesto sauce; bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese to the skillet; toss to combine.
- Stir in the chopped turkey bacon, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipe