Spaghetti Aglio e Olio: Easy Recipe with a Turkey Bacon Twist
This Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is a simple yet flavorful dish with a twist of turkey bacon for added richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 200 grams turkey bacon, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until golden brown.
- Add red pepper flakes and turkey bacon, frying until bacon is crispy.
- Drain the spaghetti, reserving some pasta water. Add spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Stir in chopped parsley and season with salt.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the garlic infuse in oil longer before adding other ingredients.
- You can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, Turkey Bacon, Italian Recipe
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