Garlic Butter Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Quick and Indulgent Delight
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful garlic butter pasta topped with crispy 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: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the chopped turkey bacon and sauté for a few more minutes.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, mixing well to combine.
- Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon or substitute with mushrooms.
- This dish can be served warm or chilled as a pasta salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Garlic Butter Pasta, quick meal, turkey bacon