Bacon Tomato Basil Pasta⏱ 25 min total

Bacon Tomato Basil Pasta

Per 1 serving · 356 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
799
40%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    31g
    15% of calories
  • Carbs
    93g
    45% of calories
  • Fat
    37g
    40% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Bacon Tomato Basil Pasta (356 g) has 799 calories, with 31 g of protein, 93 g of carbohydrates and 37 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (45% of calories). It is high in protein (61% DV), dietary fiber (57% DV) and Vitamin C (23% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 29%, 62% and 20% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
224cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.8g
Net carbs
77g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
16g
4.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein61%
  • Dietary fiber57%
  • Vitamin C23%
  • Vitamin K21%
  • Thiamine74%
  • Riboflavin (B2)22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A10%
  • Calcium13%
  • Potassium17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium29%
  • Saturated fat62%
  • Cholesterol20%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.

  3. 3

    Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the bacon fat and sauté for about 5 minutes, until they start to soften.

  4. 4

    Return the cooked bacon to the skillet and add the cooked pasta. Toss everything together to combine.

  5. 5

    Stir in the chopped fresh basil and season with black pepper to taste. Top with parmesan and serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (356 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A91 μg
10%
Vitamin C21 mg
23%
Vitamin D0.4 μg
3%
Vitamin E1 mg
8%
Vitamin K25 μg
21%
Thiamine1 mg
74%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
22%
Niacin10 mg
63%
Vitamin B61 mg
44%
Folate (B9)90 μg
22%
Vitamin B120.5 μg
21%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
35%
Choline52 mg
9%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium135 mg
13%
Iron5 mg
63%
Potassium786 mg
17%
Magnesium194 mg
46%
Phosphorus490 mg
70%
Zinc4 mg
37%
Copper1 mg
67%
Manganese4 mg
163%
Selenium101 μg
184%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.2 g—
Alpha carotene151 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene769 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.5 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride7 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid9 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene3,834 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats16 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats6 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol21 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 65 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.4 μg—

Burning 799 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 152min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 96min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 67min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 112min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Bacon Tomato Basil Pasta?

One serving of Bacon Tomato Basil Pasta (1 serving) has 799 calories, which works out to 224 calories per 100 g. That is about 40% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Bacon Tomato Basil Pasta high in protein?

It provides a solid 31 g of protein per serving (61% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 15% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Bacon Tomato Basil Pasta keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 77 g of net carbs and 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Bacon Tomato Basil Pasta?

665 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Bacon Tomato Basil Pasta?

4.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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