Creamy Broccoli Pasta – One Pot Perfection with Turkey Bacon
A deliciously creamy pasta dish with broccoli and turkey bacon, all made in one pot for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the pasta and add enough water to cover the ingredients.
- Bring to a boil and cook until the pasta is al dente.
- Add the broccoli for the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Creamy Broccoli Pasta, One Pot Pasta, Turkey Bacon Pasta