Fresh Spinach and Tomato Pasta: An Easy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and easy pasta recipe featuring fresh spinach, tomatoes, and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- Sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking until wilted.
- Combine the pasta with the spinach mixture and top with crumbled bacon.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve.
Notes
- This dish can be easily adjusted to include other vegetables.
- Consider using whole grain pasta for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 22 milligrams