Italian Penicillin: A Healthy Twist on Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A flavorful and healthy twist on traditional comfort food, utilizing turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 1 pound whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add diced onions and garlic. Sauté until translucent.
- Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Stir in spinach and cherry tomatoes, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the turkey bacon mixture.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Toss well.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute whole wheat pasta with gluten-free pasta if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian Penicillin, comfort food, turkey bacon, healthy recipes