Creamy Lemon Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Delightful Weeknight Dish
A quick and delicious recipe for creamy lemon pasta with turkey bacon, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- Add olive oil and garlic to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and bacon to the sauce, toss to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if preferred.
- For a lighter option, use half and half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 750 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Weeknight Dinner