Tomato Butter Pasta: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
Delight in the creamy richness of Tomato Butter Pasta paired with crispy turkey bacon for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add diced turkey bacon. Cook until crispy.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and fresh basil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra basil if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the turkey bacon with regular bacon or leave it out for a vegetarian version.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg