Creamy Rotel Pasta: A Delightfully Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon
Creamy Rotel Pasta is a deliciously easy recipe perfect for any occasion, featuring turkey bacon for a delightful twist.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped turkey bacon until crispy.
- Add the drained Rotel tomatoes and stir for a minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until combined.
- Add the cheddar cheese and garlic powder, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a spicier version, choose a spicier version of Rotel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Rotel Pasta, easy recipe, turkey bacon