Creamy Rotel Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Quick and Indulgent Delight
A quick and creamy pasta dish featuring Rotel tomatoes and turkey bacon for a delightful weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free (if using gluten-free pasta)
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add Rotel tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, garlic powder, and onion powder; bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and crumbled bacon to the sauce, stirring to combine.
- Mix in shredded cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables or protein.
- For a spicier dish, use the hot Rotel variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Rotel Pasta, Rotel Pasta, Turkey Bacon Pasta