Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta Skillet with Savory Turkey Bacon
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring savory turkey bacon and fresh mushrooms, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop.
- Add olive oil to the skillet, then sauté mushrooms until browned. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until sauce thickens.
- Add cooked fettuccine and turkey bacon to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, and stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can easily be made vegetarian by omitting the turkey bacon.
- Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 43 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Mushroom Pasta Skillet, turkey bacon, pasta, creamy sauce