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Mouthwatering Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Mouthwatering Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

  • Author: Christopher
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Mouthwatering Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta features a rich, velvety sauce made with smoked turkey bacon, plant-based cheese, and a natural gelling agent for a luscious texture. Bursting with vibrant tomato and aromatic garlic flavors, it offers a perfect balance of smoky, creamy, and fresh herbal notes. Easy and quick to prepare, it suits any occasion and can be customized to dietary preferences or ingredient availability.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 150g smoked turkey bacon, sliced
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 400g tomato puree
  • 100g plant-based cheese, shredded
  • 300g pasta of choice (penne, linguine, or spaghetti)
  • 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp natural gelling agent
  • Handful fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the smoked turkey bacon and garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the smoked turkey bacon and cook until crisp and golden. Remove bacon and set aside. Add minced garlic to the same pan and sauté gently until fragrant and just beginning to brown.
  2. Create the tomato base sauce: Pour tomato puree into the garlic and bacon drippings, stirring well to combine. Add apple cider vinegar to brighten the sauce, then stir in the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) for added depth. Simmer gently to meld the flavors.
  3. Thicken the sauce: Sprinkle in the natural gelling agent gradually while stirring continuously to achieve a creamy and luscious consistency. Keep heat low to prevent breaking or burning.
  4. Cook and combine pasta: Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving a little cooking water. Toss pasta into the tomato sauce along with the cooked bacon pieces. Add plant-based cheese and mix gently to create a rich, cohesive dish. Use reserved pasta water if sauce needs loosening.
  5. Final seasoning and garnish: Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Stir in fresh chopped basil leaves to finish with herbal freshness. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic cloves for the brightest, most aromatic flavor.
  • Add natural gelling agent gradually to avoid overly thick or clumpy sauce.
  • Reserve some pasta cooking water to loosen sauce as needed.
  • Cook pasta al dente for a good texture contrast with the creamy sauce.
  • Cook smoked turkey bacon slowly to achieve a crispy texture without burning.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing and Simmering
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 580 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: creamy tomato pasta, garlic pasta, smoked turkey bacon pasta, plant-based cheese pasta, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce pasta, easy weeknight pasta

Find it online: https://easyrecipeplanet.com/mouthwatering-creamy-tomato-garlic-pasta/