Ina Garten Midnight Pasta Recipe: Easy Comfort with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy an easy and comforting midnight pasta dish with turkey bacon, inspired by Ina Garten.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until soft.
- Toss in the cooked spaghetti, basil, and Parmesan cheese.
- Mix well and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon and add more vegetables.
- Substitute gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg