SUPER Simple Creamy Pesto Pasta Delight with Spinach and Turkey Bacon
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy pesto pasta with spinach and turkey bacon, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add spinach to the skillet and sauté until wilted.
- Stir in the pesto and heavy cream, then add the cooked pasta.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Top with crumbled turkey bacon and serve.
Notes
- If you prefer a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can add cherry tomatoes for a pop of color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, pesto, spinach, turkey bacon, easy recipe