Creamy Spinach Tomato Pasta: A Healthy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and healthy recipe for creamy spinach tomato pasta featuring turkey bacon, perfect for a tasty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, allowing the mixture to thicken.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and turkey bacon to the skillet, tossing until everything is coated evenly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be made lighter by substituting heavy cream with half and half.
- For added flavor, include red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Spinach Tomato Pasta, Healthy Pasta Recipes, Turkey Bacon Pasta