Creamy Protein-Packed Pasta Bowl with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and nutritious creamy pasta bowl featuring turkey bacon that is packed with protein and flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crisp. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add cooked pasta and crumbled bacon. Toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Protein-Packed Pasta Bowl, Turkey Bacon Pasta