Baked Feta Pasta Just Got a Protein Glow-Up with Turkey Bacon
Baked Feta Pasta gets a delicious protein boost with turkey bacon, making it a scrumptious, guilt-free meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 block feta cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bake for 25 minutes.
- While baking, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy. Chop it into pieces.
- Once the feta is baked and tomatoes are blistered, mix in the cooked pasta and turkey bacon until well combined.
- Top with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute other types of greens for the basil.
- You can use gluten-free pasta if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Baked Feta Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Protein, Pasta, Easy Recipe