Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and nutritious pasta dish featuring broccoli and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add olive oil and garlic to the skillet, sauté until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and cook until tender.
- Toss the cooked pasta with broccoli, bacon, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest.
- Can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 milligrams
Keywords: Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Healthy Recipes