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turkey bacon alfredo pasta in a pot

Turkey Bacon Alfredo Pasta

Keyword bacon alfredo
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 slices uncooked bacon chopped
  • 1 onion small (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 C chicken broth
  • 1 C heavy cream
  • 2 ¼ C Penne pasta uncooked
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Lb leftover turkey cubed
  • 1 C peas frozen
  • C Parmesan cheese shredded

Instructions

  1. Add the uncooked chopped bacon to a saute pan over medium heat.
  2. When the bacon has been fried transfer it to a plate, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the saucepan, Drain excess grease.
  3. Add the diced onion cooking until lightly browned. Carefully add the minced garlic, saute for 30 more seconds.
  4. Slowly pour in the broth, heavy cream, pasta, salt, and pepper. Stir. Cover, Bring the contents to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer until the pasta is cooked yet firm. (Al Dente)
  5. Add the chopped turkey, bacon, peas, and Parmesan Cheese. Stir to combine. Cover and continue to cook for 2-3 more minutes. (Or until it is warmed and the cheese has melted.)
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Set aside to allow the sauce to thicken. (About 5 minutes)