Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Delicious Weeknight Meal
A quick and nutritious meal featuring broccoli and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove and chop.
- Add the broccoli to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for another minute.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and turkey bacon, adding olive oil and seasonings to taste. Stir well.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- This dish can be made in advance and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Easy Healthy Broccoli Pasta