Creamy Garlic Butter Spinach Pasta with Savory Turkey Bacon Delight
A delightful pasta dish featuring creamy garlic butter sauce, fresh spinach, and savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 6 ounces turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in the cooked turkey bacon.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be garnished with additional Parmesan cheese.
- For a healthier option, use whole grain pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg