Lemon Spinach Pasta with Turkey Bacon: A Refreshing Twist
A light and flavorful pasta dish that combines fresh spinach, tangy lemon, and turkey bacon for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Neither
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop into pieces.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine pasta, turkey bacon, spinach, lemon juice, and Parmesan in a large bowl.
- Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or bell peppers for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams