Garlic Butter Pasta: Easy One Pot Delight with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and easy recipe for garlic butter pasta with turkey bacon, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and turkey bacon, cooking until the bacon is crispy.
- Add the cooked pasta back to the pot and toss with the garlic butter mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
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: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Pasta, One Pot Pasta, Turkey Bacon Pasta