Lemon Pasta with Squash: Indulgent Dish with Turkey Bacon
Discover the delightful combination of lemon, squash, and pancetta in this indulgent pasta dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup diced squash
- 4 ounces turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add garlic and squash to the pan, cooking until squash is tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, mixing well with the bacon and squash.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute turkey bacon with sautéed mushrooms.
- Adjust the lemon juice based on your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg