Spaghetti Aglio e Olio: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
A classic Italian dish with a twist of turkey bacon, providing a delicious and easy meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 100 grams turkey bacon
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until garlic is golden.
- Toss in the drained spaghetti, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a sauce.
- Season with salt, mix well, and remove from heat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg