Creamy Asparagus Pasta: Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A creamy and delicious asparagus pasta dish, enhanced with the savory flavors of turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the asparagus and garlic, sautéing until tender.
- Stir in the chicken ham, then add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Return the fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with the crispy turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and chicken ham.
- Adding a pinch of chili flakes can give the dish an extra kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg