Easy 10-Minute Creamy Pesto Pasta with Turkey Bacon Delight
Discover the delicious and quick recipe for an Easy 10-Minute Creamy Pesto Pasta that’s enriched with turkey bacon for a delightful twist!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a separate skillet, combine the pesto and heavy cream over medium heat.
- Stir in the crumbled turkey bacon and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and black pepper, mixing well.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- You can use any type of pasta you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, pesto, turkey bacon, easy recipe