Creamy Tomato Pasta: The Best Comfort Dish with Turkey Bacon
A deliciously rich and comforting creamy tomato pasta dish, featuring savory 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: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the chopped turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, heavy cream, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and crispy bacon to the sauce and mix well.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting the bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 16 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food