22g Protein Turkey Pasta Recipe
22g Protein Turkey Pasta Recipe saves dinner when carbs call loudly and plant based protein answers confidently tonight.
You toss hearty pasta with vegan turkey rich tomato sauce because comfort food deserves strong independent flavor always.
This dish delivers protein fiber satisfaction proving pasta night supports goals without sacrificing glamour or patience ever again.
22g Protein Turkey Pasta Recipe
22g Protein Turkey Pasta Recipe combines protein pasta, plant-based turkey, and savory tomato sauce for a filling vegan dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 oz high-protein pasta
- 12 oz plant-based turkey crumbles
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ½ cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 cup spinach leaves
Instructions
- Bring water to boil in a large pot and cook 8 oz high-protein pasta according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook 3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add plant-based turkey crumbles and cook 5 minutes.
- Pour in 2 cups marinara sauce and add basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer sauce for 7 minutes.
- Stir spinach into sauce until wilted.
- Drain pasta and combine with sauce mixture.
- Sprinkle nutritional yeast before serving.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 390Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 22g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Iron: 22%Vitamin A: 25%
Vitamin C: 12%
Calcium: 10%
Magnesium: 14%
Additional notes / tips to enhance flavor
- Add chili flakes for gentle heat.
- Stir roasted mushrooms into sauce for deeper flavor.
- Use cashew cream for richer texture.
- Let pasta rest five minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil for brightness.
