Creamy Lemon Feta Pasta: Easy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A deliciously creamy pasta dish with a tangy twist from lemon and the savory addition of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Balanced
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, lemon juice, lemon zest, and feta cheese, mixing until creamy.
- Add the chopped turkey bacon and season with salt and black pepper. Toss well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Adjust the amount of lemon based on your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 milligrams