Summery tomato zucchini pasta with turkey bacon: a fresh delight
A delicious and refreshing pasta dish that highlights summer flavors with tomatoes, zucchini, and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 strips turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add garlic, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the vegetables and bacon. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute any pasta type for a gluten-free option.
- Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams