Easy Pesto Pasta Delight with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A simple and delicious easy pesto pasta recipe featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 4 ounces chicken ham
- 1 cup prepared pesto
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble it.
- In the same skillet, add the chicken ham and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and pesto to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Top with Parmesan cheese, crumbled turkey bacon, and cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- This dish can be served cold as a pasta salad as well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easy Pesto Pasta, turkey bacon pasta, chicken ham pasta