Garlic Parmesan Pasta: Easy Weeknight Delight with Turkey Bacon
Delight in a quick and easy weeknight meal with this Garlic Parmesan Pasta topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic butter.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and cooked turkey bacon, mixing until the cheese is melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute spaghetti or fettuccine for the pasta type.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Pasta, easy recipes, weeknight meals, turkey bacon