Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce Spaghetti with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious creamy spaghetti dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and a twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Flexitarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Stir in garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, and stir until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve with fresh basil on top.
Notes
- For a healthier version, you can substitute the heavy cream with a lighter option.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Keywords: Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce Spaghetti, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Recipes