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Lemon Garlic Pasta: Easy Weeknight Meal with Turkey Bacon Delight

Lemon Garlic Pasta

A quick and tasty lemon garlic pasta recipe perfect for busy weeknights, featuring savory turkey bacon.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
  3. In the same skillet, add olive oil and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
  4. Add cooked spaghetti, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and season with salt.
  5. Toss in chopped turkey bacon and parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, skip the turkey bacon.
  • Adjust lemon juice according to taste.

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