Garlic Butter Pasta with Turkey Bacon: An Easy Indulgence
A delicious and easy recipe for garlic butter pasta with turkey bacon that combines comfort and indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt (to taste)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- While pasta is cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and chop.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing it in the garlic butter.
- Stir in the chopped turkey bacon, salt, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Mix well and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg