Creamy Tuscan Orzo with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Comfort Dish
A creamy and delicious dish combining orzo pasta with flavorful turkey bacon and Tuscan-inspired ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then chop.
- Add olive oil, garlic, spinach, and tomatoes to the skillet, cooking until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Combine the cooked orzo and bacon with the sauce and stir to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Orzo, comfort food, turkey bacon, pasta dish