Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta: A Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
A light and healthy twist on pasta featuring broccoli and 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: 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 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- Add olive oil and garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant.
- Add broccoli to the skillet; cook until tender.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the broccoli, crumbled turkey bacon, and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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