Roasted red pepper pasta with turkey bacon: a creamy delight
A delicious pasta dish that combines the smoky flavor of roasted red peppers with the savory taste of turkey bacon, creating a creamy delight that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, pureed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy and set aside.
- In the same pan, add roasted red pepper puree, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt; stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it thicken slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta and crispy turkey bacon to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve with fresh basil on top.
Notes
- Feel free to add grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting turkey bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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