Garlic Butter Pasta: The Best Easy Dish with Turkey Bacon
Garlic Butter Pasta is a simple yet delicious dish that brings together the fantastic flavors of garlic, butter, and turkey bacon for an easy meal that satisfies.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Easy Dish, Pasta Recipes