Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Comfort Food Favorite
A delicious creamy mushroom pasta dish featuring turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 ounces turkey bacon
- 2 cups mushrooms
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- Add olive oil and mushrooms to the skillet, cooking until tender.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the parmesan cheese and cooked pasta, stirring to combine.
- Add the turkey bacon back to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, then serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or basil.
- Combine with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg