Asparagus Pasta Delight: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious Asparagus Pasta recipe that combines fresh asparagus and turkey bacon for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cups asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add asparagus and cook until tender.
- Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Try adding lemon zest for extra flavor.
- You can substitute regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: Asparagus Pasta, easy recipe, turkey bacon