Creamy Mushroom Pasta: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring savory mushrooms and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Nut-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
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, then remove and chop.
- Add the mushrooms and garlic to the skillet and sauté until tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking until the sauce is thickened.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, bacon, salt, and pepper.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Mushroom Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food