Easy Pesto Pasta: A Delightful Dish with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that combines the rich flavors of pesto with turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add diced chicken ham and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta, chopped turkey bacon, and pesto sauce. Stir well to combine.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and stir to integrate.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Feel free to add vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Easy Pesto Pasta, pasta recipes, quick meals