Easy 10-Minute Creamy Pesto Pasta with Turkey Bacon Delight
This easy 10-minute creamy pesto pasta recipe with turkey bacon is perfect for a quick meal full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup creamy pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same pan, add the creamy pesto sauce and heat through.
- Add the cooked pasta and cherry tomatoes, stirring to combine.
- Stir in the crumbled turkey bacon and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: easy pasta, creamy pesto, turkey bacon, quick meal