Spinach Lemon Pasta: The Best Creamy Delight with Turkey Bacon
A creamy pasta dish featuring fresh spinach and turkey bacon with a zesty lemon flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, cook chopped turkey bacon until crispy.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest. Mix well.
- Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting turkey bacon and using vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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