That Viral Creamy Garlic Butter Ditalini Pasta with Turkey Bacon
A deliciously creamy pasta dish featuring ditalini pasta and turkey bacon, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces ditalini pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook ditalini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss cooked pasta and crumbled bacon into the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute regular bacon if preferred.
- Adding spinach or peas can enhance the flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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