Shrimp Pasta Delight: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
Enjoy a delicious shrimp pasta dish with a unique turkey bacon twist that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté the garlic for 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and toss to combine.
- Mix in the turkey bacon and fresh basil, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Shrimp Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipe