Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta with Turkey Bacon: The Best Comfort Dish
A creamy and comforting pasta dish with the flavors of garlic and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble it.
- Add olive oil to the pan and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined.
- Combine cooked pasta and crumbled turkey bacon with the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This pasta dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated.
- For extra flavor, add crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta, Comfort Food, Pasta Recipe