Creamy Italian Asparagus with Turkey Bacon: A Quick & Easy Delight
A deliciously creamy asparagus dish with a hint of Italian flavor, complemented by turkey bacon. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and trim the asparagus, then place it in a baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the cream mixture over the asparagus, then top with turkey bacon.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until asparagus is tender.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon if preferred.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 6 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Creamy Italian Asparagus, Turkey Bacon, Quick Recipe, Easy Recipe