Turkey Bacon Zucchini Pasta Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Turkey Bacon Zucchini Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

4 slices Pure Farmland® Uncured Turkey Bacon

diced

1 tablespoon sunflower seeds

toasted

1 cup fresh basil

½ cup parsley

1 cup green peas

cooked

cooled

1 clove garlic

¼ cup pine nuts

1 lemon

zested and juiced

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

¼ cup olive oil

Salt and pepper

to taste

1 zucchini

spiralized

1 teaspoon kosher salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

8 sun-dried tomatoes

sliced

Salt and pepper

to taste

½ cup arugula leaves

2 ounces smoked mozzarella

torn into pieces

Fruits and Vegetables

Directions

Step 1

Prep: Cook turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crispy 5 to 7 minutes. Dice.

Step 2

Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Place sunflower seeds on baking sheet and toast for 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Make Pea Pesto: In food processor add basil parsley peas garlic pine nuts lemon zest and juice and cheese. Pulse to combine. With machine running add in olive oil and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Make Zucchini Pasta: In colander toss zucchini with kosher salt and allow to sit for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Add zucchini to pan and cook for 3 minutes or until slightly softened.

Step 6

Add in 1 cup Pea Pesto and stir to combine. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for additional 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 7

Remove to platter and top with arugula smoked mozzarella sunflower seeds and turkey bacon.

Nutritional Information

Turkey Bacon Zucchini Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 404.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.8g 34%

Carbohydrates: 15g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 4.9g 20%

Sugars: 4.8g

Fat: 32.7g 50%

Saturated Fat: 6.8g 34%

Cholesterol: 32mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 1600.3IU 32%

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 44.9mg 75%

Folate: 63.4mcg 16%

Calcium: 128.4mg 13%

Iron: 3mg 17%

Magnesium: 64.2mg 23%

Potassium: 485.2mg 14%

Sodium: 1088.2mg 44%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 294.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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