TURKEY BACON ZUCCHINI PASTA

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Next time you're looking to eat a little lighter without sacrificing flavor, give this dish featuring Pure Farmland® Turkey Bacon a try.

Provided by Farmland

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

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

Steps:

  • Prep: Cook turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Dice.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Place sunflower seeds on baking sheet, and toast for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Make Zucchini Pasta: In colander, toss zucchini with kosher salt and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Remove to platter and top with arugula, smoked mozzarella, sunflower seeds, and turkey bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1088.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Big Mike D
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Hustina Bhandari
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover zucchini. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Muskan Dahal
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I loved this dish! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Payel Sarker
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Alasana Gitteh
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I was looking for a healthy and easy pasta dish and this one fit the bill. It was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Seresa Dickerson
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Yahaya mk sbn Adamu104
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to use up some leftover zucchini.


John Kon
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Amungu Leonard
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were great and it was really easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Esayas Desta
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This was a great recipe! I loved the combination of flavors and the zucchini added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Louvenia Williams
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


M Adeel Ramzan
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This dish was a hit with my family! The zucchini added a nice fresh flavor and the turkey bacon gave it a smoky taste. I will definitely be making this again.