Description
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a rich and comforting dish combining perfectly cooked pasta with smoked turkey bacon and a luscious sauce made from plant-based cheese and heavy plant-based cream. Infused with bold garlic flavors and a smoky punch, this easy-to-make recipe offers a satisfying, cozy meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Proteins
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 cup plant-based cheese (Parmesan style)
- 1 cup heavy plant-based cream
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
Seasonings and Garnish
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Heat olive oil in a skillet, fry smoked turkey bacon until crispy, remove and set aside. Keep the bacon drippings in the pan.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the bacon fat over medium heat and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden without burning.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Pour in heavy plant-based cream, apple cider vinegar, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Stir and simmer gently. Add plant-based Parmesan-style cheese gradually, stirring until melted and smooth. If too thick, add reserved pasta water slowly to adjust consistency.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss cooked pasta into the sauce so every piece is coated. Return crispy smoked turkey bacon to the pan, mix well, then season with freshly ground pepper and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use freshly minced garlic for stronger, vibrant flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to thin sauce without losing creaminess.
- Do not overcook pasta; al dente texture offers perfect balance.
- Add plant-based cheese slowly off the heat to prevent clumping.
- Adjust salt and pepper seasoning at the end for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: creamy garlic parmesan pasta, plant-based cheese pasta, smoked turkey bacon pasta, vegan parmesan pasta, creamy garlic pasta recipe
