Best Weeknight Tomato Zucchini Pasta with Turkey Bacon Delight
This delicious tomato zucchini pasta dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, featuring turkey bacon for a healthy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add turkey bacon. Cook until crispy, then remove and chop.
- Add zucchini to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and turkey bacon to the skillet. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Add your favorite herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg