Description
This creamy spaghetti recipe with turkey bacon is the perfect comfort food, blending rich flavors with a delightful texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy. Remove bacon and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss until well coated in the creamy sauce.
- Serve topped with crumbled turkey bacon and fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg