Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta with Turkey Bacon Delight
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: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole grain pasta
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Add broccoli and cook until tender, then add the cooked pasta and bacon. Toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding lemon zest to the pasta before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
Keywords: Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta, Broccoli Pasta, Turkey Bacon Pasta