Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Delight
A delicious and comforting creamy pumpkin pasta dish with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- In the same skillet, add pumpkin puree, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and bacon, then stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Can substitute heavy cream with a lighter option if desired.
- Add more spices to taste for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Pumpkin Pasta, pumpkin recipes, comfort food