Easy Pesto Pasta: A Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
Easy Pesto Pasta is a quick and delicious meal that combines the savory flavors of turkey bacon and chicken ham with the freshness of pesto.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 4 ounces chicken ham, diced
- 1 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add diced chicken ham and sauté for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta, pesto, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled bacon to the skillet. Toss to combine.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon and use mushrooms instead.
- Add extra veggies like spinach or zucchini for more nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
Keywords: Easy Pesto Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham, Quick Recipes