Caramelized Onion Pasta: Indulgent Comfort with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a deliciously creamy pasta dish featuring sweet caramelized onions and savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add the sliced onions and salt to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in the black pepper, then add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce and combine well.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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