Tuscan Kale Pesto Pasta: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
Delicious Tuscan Kale Pesto Pasta combines the vibrant flavors of kale and turkey bacon for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling and Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup Tuscan kale, chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, make the pesto by blending kale, walnuts, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil in a food processor.
- Drain the pasta, reserving some pasta water, and mix it with the pesto.
- Add in the turkey bacon and toss to combine.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of reserved pasta water until desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute other nuts if desired.
- Add extra veggies for more nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Tuscan Kale Pesto Pasta, Kale Recipe, Pasta, Turkey Bacon