Fresh Spinach and Tomato Pasta: Easy Weeknight Delight with Turkey Bacon
A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring fresh spinach, tomatoes, and turkey bacon that is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Combine pasta with the sautéed mixture, crumbled turkey bacon, salt, and pepper.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with different vegetables such as zucchini or bell peppers.
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon and add more vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams