Brussels Sprouts and Turkey Bacon Pesto Pasta: A Savory Delight
A delicious combination of Brussels sprouts and turkey bacon tossed in a vibrant pesto sauce over pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the turkey bacon until crispy.
- Add Brussels sprouts and cook until tender.
- Mix in the pesto and cooked pasta, tossing until well combined.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the turkey bacon with sautéed mushrooms.
- Adjust pesto according to taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 14 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
Keywords: Brussels Sprouts, Turkey Bacon, Pesto, Pasta