Spaghetti Alla Nerano: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon Twist
Spaghetti Alla Nerano is a delicious dish that combines the comfort of traditional spaghetti with a unique twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups zucchini, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté the zucchini and garlic until tender.
- Crumble the cooked turkey bacon and return it to the skillet with zucchini.
- Add the cooked spaghetti and toss to combine.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- This dish can be easily customized with different vegetables.
- For a creamy version, add a splash of cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 20mg