Creamy Garlic Butter Beef Pasta with Turkey Bacon & Spinach Indulgence
Indulge in a delicious creamy garlic butter beef bowtie pasta dish featuring turkey bacon and spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add turkey bacon, cooking until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add cooked pasta, spinach, and crumbled bacon; mix well until spinach wilts.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add more heavy cream.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg