Garlic Butter Pasta: The Best Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
This Garlic Butter Pasta with Turkey Bacon is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory flavors and simple ingredients for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: General
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup turkey bacon, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the turkey bacon to the skillet and cook until crispy.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet and mix well with the garlic butter and bacon.
- Season with black pepper and add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food