Asparagus pasta: Easy, Flavorful Dish with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delightful asparagus pasta dish featuring turkey bacon, perfect for a quick and tasty 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 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add asparagus to the skillet and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and bacon to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 720 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 46 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
Keywords: asparagus pasta, turkey bacon, quick recipe