#bbqpasta

A healthier twist on classic pasta with peas and bacon, featuring whole wheat pasta, turkey bacon, and a burst of flavor from cherry tomatoes. This lightened-up BBQ pasta is easy to make and perfect for a delicious, guilt-free meal.

Ingredients: 8 oz whole wheat pasta. 1 cup frozen peas. 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped. 1 tbsp olive oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh basil for garnish.

Instructions: Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Add peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook chopped turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove excess fat. Add olive oil and minced garlic to the skillet. Saut until garlic is fragrant. Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Combine the cooked pasta and peas with the bacon, garlic, and tomatoes in the skillet. Toss to mix well. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss again until the cheese is melted and the ingredients are evenly distributed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Serve hot and enjoy your lightened-up BBQ pasta!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

A tasty BBQ take on traditional pasta salad that's great for parties and easy dinners. The smoky flavor of BBQ sauce goes well with the colorful mix of vegetables and pasta to make a tasty and refreshing dish.

Ingredients: 12 oz pasta, cooked and cooled. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped. 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced. 1/2 cup corn kernels, cooked. 1/2 cup black olives, sliced. 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cubed. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. 1/4 cup BBQ sauce. 2 tbsp olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Put the black olives, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, cheddar cheese, and cilantro in a large bowl. Mix the BBQ sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl with a whisk. Add the BBQ sauce to the pasta and toss it around until it's well covered. Put the pasta salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you serve it. Enjoy your BBQ pasta salad while it's still cold!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

A healthier twist on classic pasta with peas and bacon, featuring whole wheat pasta, turkey bacon, and a burst of flavor from cherry tomatoes. This lightened-up BBQ pasta is easy to make and perfect for a delicious, guilt-free meal.

Ingredients: 8 oz whole wheat pasta. 1 cup frozen peas. 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped. 1 tbsp olive oil. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh basil for garnish.

Instructions: Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Add peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook chopped turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove excess fat. Add olive oil and minced garlic to the skillet. Saut until garlic is fragrant. Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Combine the cooked pasta and peas with the bacon, garlic, and tomatoes in the skillet. Toss to mix well. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss again until the cheese is melted and the ingredients are evenly distributed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Serve hot and enjoy your lightened-up BBQ pasta!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Smoky chicken manicotti meets creamy spinach-artichoke dip for the ultimate BBQ pasta delight!