Kale Pesto Pasta: A Wholesome Delight with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
Enjoy a delicious and healthy Kale Pesto Pasta made with turkey bacon and chicken ham. This dish is packed with flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup kale, chopped
- 1/2 cup basil
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 ounces chicken ham, diced
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a food processor, combine kale, basil, walnuts, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Process until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the kale pesto, turkey bacon, and chicken ham until well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute any nuts or cheese according to preference.
- Add extra veggies for more nutrition!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 22 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 mg