Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta: Easy Mediterranean Delight with Turkey Bacon
A delightful and easy Mediterranean dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and turkey bacon, perfect for any pasta lover.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and turkey bacon; stir until heated through.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese; mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 56 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 mg