Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham Delight
A rich and creamy pesto sauce pasta dish, featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham, perfect for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Nut-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- Add chicken ham to the same pan and sauté for a few minutes.
- In a bowl, mix pesto sauce and heavy cream, then add to the pan.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce mixture, stirring to combine.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta, Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham, Recipes