Lentil Pasta: Easy Weeknight Dish with Turkey Bacon and Spinach
An easy and delicious recipe for lentil pasta with turkey bacon and spinach, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces lentil pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the lentil pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- Add olive oil and minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for a minute.
- Add fresh spinach, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, cooking until spinach is wilted.
- Toss the cooked pasta and turkey bacon into the skillet, mixing well to combine.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
- Add cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lentil pasta, turkey bacon, spinach, weeknight dinner