Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta with Turkey Bacon for Everyone
A delicious and healthy pasta dish featuring fresh broccoli and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add broccoli and garlic to the skillet, sautéing until tender.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, red pepper flakes, and olive oil; mix until well combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon and add more vegetables.
- You can use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta as a healthy alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Light and Healthy Broccoli Pasta, Broccoli Pasta, Turkey Bacon Pasta