Creamy Asparagus Pasta with Turkey Bacon: Easy Comfort Food
A delicious and creamy asparagus pasta dish featuring turkey bacon, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add the diced onion and asparagus to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as peas or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Asparagus Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food