Lemon Pasta: A Fresh and Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and simple lemon pasta recipe enhanced with the savory flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and zest to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Toss in the cooked spaghetti and chopped turkey bacon, mixing well.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if preferred.
- Add more lemon juice for a zippier flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Lemon pasta, easy recipes, turkey bacon