Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
A deliciously creamy pesto sauce pasta featuring turkey bacon, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble it.
- Add the pesto and heavy cream to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Add the crumbled turkey bacon and Parmesan cheese, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute turkey bacon with mushrooms.
- Adjust the consistency of the sauce with more cream if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta, Easy Recipe, Turkey Bacon