Fresh Spinach and Tomato Pasta: A Healthy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and nutritious meal combining fresh spinach, tomatoes, and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 4 strips 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
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cherry tomatoes; cook until spinach wilts.
- Combine the pasta, crumbled turkey bacon, and vegetable mixture; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, include Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 16 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 mg