Italian Drunken Noodles: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon
Experience a flavorful twist on traditional drunken noodles with this Italian-inspired dish featuring turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add olive oil, garlic, and bell pepper to the pan; sauté until the pepper is tender.
- Add zucchini and cherry tomatoes; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked linguine, crumbled turkey bacon, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful Italian Drunken Noodles.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the pan before adding the pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Italian Drunken Noodles, Turkey Bacon, Pasta