Baked Feta Pasta Just Got a Protein Glow-Up with Turkey Bacon
A delicious twist on the classic baked feta pasta, now packed with protein from turkey bacon!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 block feta cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center and add turkey bacon on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling.
- Mix the baked ingredients with the cooked pasta.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and add more vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Baked Feta Pasta, Turkey Bacon, Protein, Pasta Recipe
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