Protein Turkey Alfredo Recipe
You want creamy pasta without overcommitting to heaviness, so this Protein Turkey Alfredo Recipe delivers comfort while keeping things slightly responsible.
Because basic meals lack excitement, this rich, savory dish brings protein, flavor, and just enough balance to maintain your carefully curated lifestyle.
Protein Turkey Alfredo Recipe
Creamy turkey Alfredo with high protein and lighter texture
Ingredients
- Pasta fettuccine: 250g
- Ground turkey lean: 400g
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic minced: 3 cloves
- Heavy cream: 3/4 cup
- Milk: 1/2 cup
- Parmesan cheese grated: 1/2 cup
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Italian seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- Spinach optional: 1 cup
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook ground turkey until fully done and lightly browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and milk, then stir in parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer sauce gently until slightly thickened, then add cooked pasta and mix well.
- Add spinach if using, cook briefly, then serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 480
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Vitamin B12: 25%
- Calcium: 22%
- Iron: 15%
- Zinc: 18%
- Vitamin B6: 20%
- Use lean turkey for lighter texture.
- Add extra garlic for deeper flavor.
- Keep heat low to maintain a smooth sauce.
