Witches Hair Pasta: Easy Halloween Spaghetti with Turkey Bacon
Witches Hair Pasta is a fun and spooky Halloween-inspired spaghetti dish made with turkey bacon, perfect for celebrating the season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add red pepper flakes and cherry tomatoes, cooking until the tomatoes soften.
- Toss in the cooked spaghetti, crumbled bacon, and fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and serve.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon.
- Garnish with additional basil or Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg