Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta with Savory Turkey Bacon
A delicious and nutritious pasta dish featuring broccoli and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling and sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; add broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- While pasta cooks, sauté turkey bacon in olive oil until crispy.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for an additional minute.
- Drain pasta and broccoli, then combine with bacon and garlic mixture.
- Toss with Parmesan cheese and season with salt to taste.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon.
- Add cherry tomatoes for a burst of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta