Quick Broccoli Pasta with Savory Turkey Bacon for Busy Nights
A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring broccoli and turkey bacon, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Add broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- While the pasta is cooking, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant.
- Drain pasta and broccoli, then add to the skillet. Toss with olive oil mixture and bacon.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This dish can be made with any pasta you have on hand.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg