Creamy Penne Pasta with Turkey Bacon for a Cozy Dinner Delight
A delicious creamy penne pasta dish featuring turkey bacon, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked penne and crumbled turkey bacon to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the amount of Parmesan cheese according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Penne Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Cozy Dinner