Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta: A Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and easy recipe for Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta featuring turkey bacon, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta and bacon, mixing well.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the sun-dried tomatoes sit in olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Recipes, Quick Dinner