Easy Pesto Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Deliciously Simple Dish
Easy Pesto Pasta is a quick and delicious dish that incorporates turkey bacon for a flavorful twist. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- In the same pan, add the cooked pasta, pesto, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled turkey bacon; mix well.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- For a vegan option, substitute turkey bacon with a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easy Pesto Pasta, Pesto Recipes, Quick Pasta Dishes