If you're a vegetarian who loves pasta, but misses meat, try this pasta dish made with both vegetarian chicken substitute and vegetarian bacon as well as plenty of nutritious vegetables.
Pasta with Vegetarian Chik'n and Bacon recipe courtesy of Lightlife Foods.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound pasta
- 1 package Smart Strips Chik'n Strips
- 1/2 package Smart Bacon
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red pepper, sliced in long strips
- 1 small onion, sliced in long strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
- parmesan cheese
Preparation:
Cook pasta according to package directions.
In a large skillet, saute broccoli, onion and red pepper in olive oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 minute longer (do not over cook).
Brown Smart Bacon in another skillet until crispy and break into bite-sized pieces. Add Smart Strips Chick'n Strips and Smart Bacon to the saute mixture, cooking just long enough to heat through.
Serve over pasta. Sprinkle with fresh Parmesan Cheese.
Serves: 4
Per serving: Fat-11g, Fiber-9g, Sodium-770mg, Carbohydrates-40g, Protein-21g (soy protein 8g), Calories-330.
See also: More vegetarian pasta recipes
