Easy Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and easy creamy lemon garlic pasta recipe featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and juice. Stir until cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine pasta with the sauce and toss to coat. Add crumbled bacon, salt, and pepper.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon.
- Can add vegetables like spinach or peas for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg