Espagueti Verde: Easy and Delicious Green Spaghetti Recipe with Turkey Bacon
This Espagueti Verde recipe is a delightful blend of flavors, featuring the richness of turkey bacon and fresh green herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup basil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in salted water until al dente.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, add spinach, basil, and garlic; sauté until wilted.
- Blend the sautéed mixture with cooked spaghetti and olive oil until combined.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and serve with chopped turkey bacon on top.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the turkey bacon and Parmesan.
- You can add more vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 10mg