Creamy Lemon Pasta: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A deliciously creamy lemon pasta dish featuring savory turkey bacon and chicken ham, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken ham, cooked pasta, and heavy cream; stir well to combine.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and crispy turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg