Easy Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo Pasta with Turkey Bacon Delight
A deliciously creamy orzo pasta dish with turkey bacon, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add the orzo pasta and vegetable broth. Cook according to package instructions.
- Once the orzo is cooked, stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Add chopped bacon and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Easy Creamy Garlic Parmesan Orzo Pasta