Creamy Pesto Pasta: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
This Creamy Pesto Pasta recipe combines the rich flavors of turkey bacon and chicken ham for a delicious meal that’s easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cooked chicken ham
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and let cool, then chop.
- In the same skillet, add the chicken ham and sauté for a few minutes.
- Add the pesto and heavy cream, stirring until well combined.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Mix until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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