Creamy Turkey Bacon and Mushroom Pasta: A Deliciously Easy Dinner
Enjoy this creamy turkey bacon and mushroom pasta that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. It’s a delicious combination of flavors that the whole family will love.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and mushrooms, sauté until mushrooms are tender.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and crumbled turkey bacon, mix well.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half and half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add spinach or peas for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pasta, Easy Dinner, Turkey Bacon Pasta