Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious and nutritious twist on traditional pasta dishes, featuring broccoli and turkey bacon for a light yet satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and chop.
- Add olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and chopped turkey bacon to the skillet. Toss to combine.
- Season with salt and top with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute turkey bacon with tempeh or omit it entirely.
- This dish can be served hot or cold as a pasta salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
Keywords: Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta, Turkey Bacon Pasta, Healthy Pasta Recipe