Easy Pesto Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Quick, Flavorful Meal
A quick and flavorful meal featuring easy pesto pasta with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy.
- Drain pasta and add to the skillet with bacon.
- Stir in pesto and tomatoes.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- Consider adding vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- For a creamier sauce, mix in a little heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easy Pesto Pasta, Quick Meal, Turkey Bacon