Chicken Puttanesca Pasta: Easy & Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon
Indulge in a delicious Chicken Puttanesca Pasta that’s easy to make and packed with flavor, featuring a savory twist with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add onion and garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in tomatoes, capers, red pepper flakes, olives, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Toss in the cooked spaghetti and parsley, mixing well to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon.
- Add more or less red pepper flakes to adjust spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chicken Puttanesca Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Easy Pasta Recipe