Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta: Indulgent Spinach & Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious creamy pasta dish featuring butternut squash, spinach, and turkey bacon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Carnivore
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add butternut squash and sauté until tender.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and mix until evenly coated.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta, Spinach, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Recipe