That Viral Creamy Garlic Butter Ditalini Pasta with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring ditalini pasta, garlic, and turkey bacon, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces ditalini pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the ditalini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 650 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Butter Ditalini Pasta, Turkey Bacon Pasta, Quick Pasta Recipe