Garlic Butter Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A delicious and soothing Garlic Butter Pasta recipe, featuring savory turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the chopped turkey bacon and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter.
- Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese, and season with salt to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- You can substitute regular bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food