Spicy Creamy Cajun Pasta: A Quick Indulgence with Turkey Bacon
A deliciously spicy and creamy pasta dish that brings together the flavors of Cajun cuisine, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add the diced bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the skillet, cooking until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, then pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, mixing well to combine.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Spicy Creamy Cajun Pasta, Quick Pasta Recipes, Turkey Bacon Pasta