Lemon Ricotta Pasta: Easy Spinach Dish with Turkey Bacon Delight
A creamy and flavorful Lemon Ricotta Pasta with spinach and turkey bacon, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- Add olive oil and garlic to the skillet, sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add cooked pasta, ricotta, lemon juice, and zest to the skillet; mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper, and stir in chopped turkey bacon.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made with whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or peas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon, Ricotta, Pasta, Spinach, Turkey Bacon