Springtime Pasta: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon and Fresh Veggies
A delicious springtime pasta dish featuring turkey bacon and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Flexitarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and sauté garlic, zucchini, and bell pepper for 5 minutes.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cooked pasta to the skillet. Stir in the chopped bacon and Italian seasoning.
- Season with salt and pepper, then cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- Feel free to add or substitute other vegetables based on your preference.
- Leftovers can be reheated for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg