Pasta e Piselli: A Simple and Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delightful and comforting dish combining pasta and peas with a twist of turkey bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups peas
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and turkey bacon, cooking until the onion is translucent and bacon is crispy.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add peas and cooked pasta, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 5 more minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
- This dish can be customized with different vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg