Butternut Squash Pasta: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
An easy and delightful recipe for butternut squash pasta, featuring the savory taste of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Remove bacon and add butternut squash and garlic to the skillet, sauté until tender.
- Combine cooked pasta, butternut squash, and crumbled turkey bacon, mix well.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Add crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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