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Dirty Martini Pasta

Dirty Martini Pasta

  • Author: Brian
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Dirty Martini Pasta is a creamy, zesty, and satisfying dish that combines smoked turkey bacon and plant-based cream cheese (natural) for a fresh and vibrant flavor. This recipe offers a rich texture balanced with tangy notes from ingredients like green olives and apple cider vinegar (natural), perfect for quick weeknight dinners or comforting meals that impress.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

  • 200g pasta of choice (penne or rigatoni recommended)
  • 100g smoked turkey bacon, chopped
  • 150g plant-based cream cheese (natural)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green olives
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (natural)
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well, reserving some pasta water for later use.
  2. Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil (natural) in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped smoked turkey bacon and sauté until crispy and golden brown, creating flavorful bites.
  3. Sauté Garlic and Olives: Add the minced garlic and chopped green olives to the pan with the turkey bacon. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and well combined.
  4. Create the Creamy Sauce: Reduce heat to low and stir in the plant-based cream cheese (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Slowly add reserved pasta water to reach a silky sauce consistency that coats the pasta evenly.
  5. Combine and Season: Return the drained pasta to the pan and toss thoroughly in the creamy sauce. Finish by seasoning with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce without diluting flavor.
  • Cook pasta al dente for best texture with the creamy sauce.
  • Use low heat to melt the plant-based cream cheese (natural) smoothly and avoid clumping.
  • Fresh parsley or basil adds brightness and contrast to the rich sauce.
  • Serve the pasta immediately for maximum creaminess and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Dirty Martini Pasta, creamy pasta, plant-based cheese pasta, smoked turkey bacon recipe, quick pasta dinner, easy weeknight meal, gluten free pasta recipe

Find it online: https://puretastekitchen.com/dirty-martini-pasta/