Creamy Asparagus Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Delightfully Easy Dish
A creamy and delicious pasta dish featuring asparagus and turkey bacon, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add olive oil to the same skillet. Sauté asparagus and garlic until tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook until heated through.
- Add cooked pasta and turkey bacon. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include red pepper flakes.
- This dish is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables like peas or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Asparagus Pasta, Turkey Bacon Pasta, Easy Pasta Recipe