Irresistibly Easy Ricotta Pasta with Turkey Bacon and Fresh Herbs
A creamy and delicious ricotta pasta dish that combines turkey bacon and fresh herbs for a quick weeknight meal.
- 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
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh herbs (basil, parsley)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop into pieces.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté the fresh herbs for 1-2 minutes.
- Add ricotta cheese, cooked pasta, and turkey bacon to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, and heat until warmed through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional herbs if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute any pasta shape.
- Add vegetables like peas or spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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