Creamy Tuscan Slow Roasted Tomato Pasta with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious pasta dish featuring creamy sauce and the rich flavor of slow roasted tomatoes, complemented by turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, roasted
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add roasted tomatoes and chopped turkey bacon to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir until heated through.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and smooth.
- Toss in cooked pasta and coat with the sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg